Summary

  • Bloodborne is a perfect candidate for a remaster, as recent trends show a high demand for remastered games.
  • The game has sold over 7 million copies since its release, proving its success and deserving a fresh look with updated hardware.
  • The intricate art direction and unique world of Bloodborne make it stand out, and a remaster could give the game an opportunity to shine with modern performance capabilities.

The gaming world is now rife with remasters and remakes of beloved games, and Bloodborne could very well be added to that list in the future. With the recent influx of games being given new life, FromSoftware's 2015 title getting its own remaster now seems more likely to happen before a possible Bloodborne sequel ever comes to fruition. As Bloodborne gets closer to its 10th anniversary, some industry insight could be signaling a fresh start for the Soulslike game.

When it comes to remasters, sometimes the game has only been around for a few years, like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for the PS5. Although it seems surprising for a three-year-old game to already get the remaster treatment, Insomniac's recent ransomware controversy has shed some light on why so many remasters are happening. The leaks revealed that there is a large demand for remastered games, and Sony will definitely want to capitalize on this trend.

A Bloodborne Remaster Seems Inevitable

Now that there's knowledge of how well remasters have been selling due to the Insomniac hacks, more remasters will inevitably be on the horizon, and Bloodborne is a perfect candidate. Elden Ring's success brought new attention to the Soulslike genre, meaning FromSoftware games are on even more people's radar now, but that isn't the only reason Bloodborne seems primed for a remaster.

Bloodborne's Surprising Sales Numbers

The Insomniac ransomware hack was shocking and awful for those affected. Some of this stolen data gave some insight into the sales numbers of specific games that are PlayStation exclusives, and Bloodborne had some surprising stats. Now, a report from Den of Geek shows that Bloodborne has sold over 7 million copies since its release.

These numbers clearly show that Bloodborne is a PlayStation exclusive worthy of a remaster, and it now seems more likely than ever that the dark fantasy RPG will make its way back into the limelight.

Bloodborne Deserves a Fresh Look

FromSoftware games are known for their world-building and aesthetics, and Bloodborne deserves to be recognized as one of the studio's most beautiful works. The intricate art direction and uniquely compelling world are incredibly imaginative, and this makes Bloodborne stand out in a special way. Bloodborne is an outlier in the FromSoftware roster, and much of that is found in its environment and art style which sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves. Seeing Bloodborne in a new light with up-to-date hardware that is more powerful than ever could really give the game a great opportunity to shine with its visuals.

The demand for a Bloodborne remaster is also alive and well within the game's fan base. Recently, a fan modded Bloodborne so that it could run at 60 FPS on the PlayStation 5, proving that an official remaster is something a lot of people would be interested in.

Based on recent trends with remasters and remakes seemingly popping up everywhere, Insomniac's leaks paint a clear picture of why that is. Although remasters may not be for everyone, many gamers enjoy revisiting a beloved game in a new way. Some gamers have never played the original and want to experience a title at the highest level possible, and if Sony is truly eyeing console exclusives to remaster, Bloodborne would undoubtedly be its most successful or anticipated.

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Bloodborne
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Action
RPG
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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.

Platform(s)
PlayStation 4
Genre(s)
Action, RPG, Soulslike
How Long To Beat
33 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium