Bloodborne PSX Demake Hit with Copyright Claim; 60fps Mod Creator Offers 'Copium' Remake Theory

The Bloodborne PSX demake has recently faced a copyright claim, joining the ranks of other fan projects like the Bloodborne 60fps mod that were targeted last week. Lance McDonald, the creator of the well-known Bloodborne 60fps mod, disclosed that he received a takedown notice from Sony Interactive Entertainment. This request compelled him to remove links to his patch, which had been available online for four years before the action was taken.

Adding to the series of events, Lilith Walther, the developer behind Nightmare Kart (originally Bloodborne Kart) and the visually striking Bloodborne PSX demake, announced that a YouTube video showcasing the demake was hit with a copyright claim by MarkScan Enforcement. Lance McDonald further revealed that MarkScan is a firm employed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the same entity responsible for the DMCA notice against his 60fps patch. He expressed his confusion and concern over the sudden crackdown on fan projects related to Bloodborne.

Bloodborne, a critically acclaimed title developed by FromSoftware and released on the PS4, continues to be a topic of intense interest and speculation within the gaming community. Fans have long awaited enhancements like a next-gen patch to boost the game's performance to 60fps from its original 30fps, as well as a potential remaster or sequel. The recent advancements in PS4 emulation, highlighted by Digital Foundry's coverage of the ShadPS4 emulator allowing Bloodborne to run at 60fps on PC, may have provoked Sony's aggressive stance. IGN has reached out to Sony for comments on these developments, but has yet to receive a response.

In light of these events, Lance McDonald shared his speculative "copium theory" suggesting that Sony's actions might be clearing the way for an official 60fps remake announcement. He posits that Sony may be ensuring that search results for "Bloodborne 60fps" and "Bloodborne remake" are not muddled by fan projects, which could interfere with potential trademark filings. Despite these theories, Sony has not indicated any plans to revisit Bloodborne.

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida offered his perspective on the lack of updates or remasters for Bloodborne, suggesting that FromSoftware's director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, might be protective of the game due to his personal attachment to it. Yoshida theorizes that Miyazaki's busy schedule and desire to not have others alter his work might be respected by the PlayStation team, thus explaining the game's dormancy.

As Bloodborne approaches its tenth anniversary, the game remains untouched by official updates or sequels. While Miyazaki has acknowledged in interviews that the game could benefit from modern hardware, he consistently redirects questions about its future to the fact that FromSoftware does not own the IP. This ongoing situation leaves fans hopeful yet uncertain about the future of this beloved title.