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 recent fan-made project, has become the latest victim of a copyright claim, following last week's takedown of the Bloodborne 60fps mod. Lance McDonald, the well-known creator of the 60fps mod, announced a takedown notice from Sony Interactive Entertainment, requiring the removal of all online links to his patch – four years after its release. Similarly, Lilith Walther, creator of the Bloodborne PSX demake and Nightmare Kart (formerly Bloodborne Kart), reported a copyright claim by MarkScan Enforcement on a YouTube video showcasing her demake. McDonald confirmed MarkScan's connection to Sony, stating they were also responsible for the DMCA takedown of his 60fps patch. He expressed bewilderment at Sony's actions, questioning their motives for targeting these fan projects.

Bloodborne's continued absence from the current gaming landscape is a significant point of contention among fans. Despite its critical and commercial success on PS4, Sony hasn't released any updates, remasters, or sequels. Fans eagerly await an official next-gen patch for 60fps performance, alongside calls for a remaster or sequel. Recent breakthroughs in PS4 emulation, enabling full 60fps gameplay via ShadPS4, as highlighted by Digital Foundry, have sparked speculation regarding Sony's aggressive response. While Sony has yet to comment, McDonald theorizes that these DMCA takedowns are a preemptive measure to clear the way for an official 60fps remake announcement, preventing confusion in search results.

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida offered his perspective, suggesting that Hidetaka Miyazaki's strong attachment to Bloodborne and his desire for personal control over its future may be hindering any official updates or remasters. Yoshida clarified that this is merely his personal theory and doesn't represent any insider knowledge.

Despite Miyazaki's previous statements deflecting questions about Bloodborne due to FromSoftware's lack of IP ownership, he did acknowledge in February 2023 that the game would benefit from a release on more modern hardware. The situation leaves Bloodborne's future uncertain, nearly a decade after its initial release, despite the fervent desire among fans for its return.