As the Bloodborne PSX Demake Becomes the Latest Fan-Project to Suffer a Copyright Claim, the Creator of Bloodborne's 60fps Mod Has Offered His ‘Copium’ Official Remake Theory

The Bloodborne PSX demake, a fan-made project, is the latest to face a copyright claim from Sony Interactive Entertainment. This follows last week's takedown of the popular Bloodborne 60fps mod by creator Lance McDonald, four years after its release. Lilith Walther, creator of the Bloodborne PSX demake and Nightmare Kart (formerly Bloodborne Kart), reported that a YouTube video showcasing the demake received a copyright claim from MarkScan Enforcement, a company confirmed by McDonald to be working on behalf of Sony. McDonald expressed bewilderment at the aggressive DMCA actions, questioning Sony's motives.

Bloodborne's status as a significant industry enigma is well-known. Despite its critical and commercial success on PS4, Sony has remained silent on the game's future. Fan demand for a 60fps patch, remaster, or sequel remains high. Recent breakthroughs in PS4 emulation, notably ShadPS4 enabling full 60fps gameplay, have fueled speculation about Sony's response. While Sony has yet to comment, McDonald theorizes that the DMCA actions are a preemptive measure to clear the way for an official 60fps remake, preventing conflicts with fan projects in search results. He suggests this is to allow Sony to trademark relevant phrases.

Despite these actions, Sony has provided no official indication of plans for Bloodborne. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida offered a personal theory, suggesting that Hidetaka Miyazaki's strong attachment to the game and his busy schedule prevent him from overseeing a remaster, and Sony respects his wishes. While Miyazaki has acknowledged the game would benefit from a release on modern hardware, he often deflects questions about Bloodborne, highlighting FromSoftware's lack of IP ownership. The situation leaves Bloodborne dormant nearly a decade after its initial release, leaving fans hopeful, yet uncertain, about its future.