Summary

  • Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently theorized that the lack of a Bloodborne remaster is a result of director Hidetaka Miyazaki's busy schedule.
  • Yoshida believes Miyazaki "really loves" Bloodborne and is interested in revisiting it, but the FromSoftware president has too much on his plate at the moment.
  • Even though Sony owns the Bloodborne IP, it might be waiting for Miyazaki's responsibilities to lighten up before pursuing new ideas.

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has chimed in with a theory about the absence of a Bloodborne remaster in all these years. FromSoftware fans have long been clamoring for a remastered version of Bloodborne on PlayStation 5 and PC, but the critically-acclaimed game remains a PlayStation 4 exclusive even in its tenth year after release.

Bloodborne launched in 2015 as the result of a collaboration between FromSoftware and Sony's now-defunct Japan Studio. Although Bloodborne accrued overwhelming praise from critics and players alike, its technical performance remains a sore point for many. Bloodborne is locked to 30fps on PS4, and occasionally dips even lower. Furthermore, Bloodborne suffers from uneven frame pacing, which can result in a jittery image output. Many fans reckon that a Bloodborne remaster could easily iron out these issues thanks to stronger current-gen hardware, but despite heaps of demand, such a project has yet to materialize.

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Sony's apparent evasion of a Bloodborne remaster is baffling, but PlayStation's former Head of Indies, Shuhei Yoshida, recently proposed a theory that may justify it. The beloved PlayStation executive has departed Sony after 31 years of service, and recently sat down with Kinda Funny Games to discuss his future plans. During the interview, Yoshida brought up the constant fan requests for a Bloodborne remaster, and offered a "personal theory" explaining why it hasn't happened yet. According to Yoshida, FromSoftware president and Bloodborne director Hidetaka Miyazaki "really" loves the game and is interested in revisiting it.

Bloodborne Remaster May Not Have Happened Yet Because Hidetaka Miyazaki is Very Busy

However, Yoshida reckons that Miyazaki's busy schedule has yet to afford him the opportunity to think about Bloodborne, and that the FromSoftware boss "doesn't want anyone else to touch it." Therefore, the PlayStation team could simply be respecting Miyazaki's wish and is holding off on doing anything with Bloodborne until the FromSoftware boss is a bit more freed up. While Yoshida's theory is definitely viable, Miyazaki's past comments on the Bloodborne situation allude to Sony having the upper hand. When Miyazaki was asked about the potential for a Bloodborne remake last year, he expressed gratitude for the community's passion but strongly implied that he was not at liberty to greenlight the project by himself.

It's no secret that Sony owns the Bloodborne IP and calls the shots regarding its future, which was most likely what Miyazaki was referring to. As a result, a Bloodborne remaster can seemingly happen only if FromSoftware and Sony team up again. Unfortunately, it appears all too likely that this potential collaboration won't happen for a while, which means Bloodborne's 10th anniversary might just slip by with a whisper instead of a bang.

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Bloodborne
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Systems
PlayStation-1
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Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
March 24, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Sony
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Hunt your nightmares as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.
A Terrifying New World: Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.
Strategic Action Combat: Armed with a unique arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you'll need wits, strategy and reflexes to take down the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city's dark secrets.
A New Generation of Action RPG: Stunningly detailed gothic environments, atmospheric lighting, and advanced new online experiences showcase the power and prowess of the PlayStation(R)4 system.
Ever-changing Chalice Dungeons to Explore: Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others. These procedurally generated dungeons offer brand new challenges to master, and can be uploaded or shared with friends.

Engine
Havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
ps4,ps5
Cross Save
yes
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4
Genre(s)
Action, RPG, Soulslike
How Long To Beat
33 Hours
X|S Optimized
no
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
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Mighty