The Bloodborne PSX demake, a fan-made project inspired by the beloved FromSoftware title, has recently encountered a copyright claim, following in the footsteps of the Bloodborne 60fps mod which faced a similar issue last week. Lance McDonald, the creator of the 60fps mod, revealed that he received a takedown notice from Sony Interactive Entertainment, compelling him to remove all links to his patch from the internet. This action came four years after the mod's initial release.
Lilith Walther, the creative mind behind Nightmare Kart (formerly known as Bloodborne Kart) and the visually striking Bloodborne PSX demake, took to Twitter to announce that a YouTube video showcasing the demake was hit with a copyright claim by MarkScan Enforcement. McDonald further clarified that MarkScan is a company employed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the same entity responsible for the DMCA takedown of his 60fps patch page. He expressed his confusion and frustration over these actions, questioning Sony's motives.
Bloodborne, developed by FromSoftware and released on the PS4, has garnered immense acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Despite its success, Sony has not revisited the game, leaving fans yearning for a next-gen patch to boost the game's frame rate from 30fps to 60fps, as well as a potential remaster or sequel. Recent advancements in PS4 emulation, highlighted by Digital Foundry's coverage of the ShadPS4 emulator, have allowed players to experience Bloodborne at 60fps on PC, sparking speculation about whether this progress prompted Sony's aggressive copyright enforcement.
In response to these developments, McDonald proposed a "copium theory" suggesting that Sony might be preparing to announce an official 60fps remake. He speculated that Sony's takedown actions could be an attempt to clear the search results for terms like "bloodborne 60fps" and "Bloodborne remake" in anticipation of their own project announcements and potential trademark filings.
Despite these actions, Sony has not provided any official statements regarding future plans for Bloodborne. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida shared his personal theory on the game's lack of updates or remasters, suggesting that FromSoftware's director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, might be protective of the game due to his deep personal attachment to it, and unwilling to let anyone else work on it due to his busy schedule.
As Bloodborne approaches its tenth anniversary, the game remains untouched by official updates. However, Miyazaki has acknowledged that the game could benefit from being released on more modern hardware, leaving a glimmer of hope for fans eager for any news on the future of this iconic title.
