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, following last week's takedown of the Bloodborne 60fps mod. Lance McDonald, creator of the 60fps mod, confirmed receiving a takedown notice four years after its release, prompting the removal of online links. Lilith Walther, creator of the Bloodborne PSX demake and Nightmare Kart (formerly Bloodborne Kart), reported a YouTube video of her demake received a copyright claim from MarkScan Enforcement, a company confirmed by McDonald as working for Sony. This follows MarkScan's previous DMCA action against McDonald's 60fps patch.

Bloodborne's continued absence from next-gen platforms fuels fan frustration. While a 60fps patch, remaster, or sequel remains elusive, recent advancements in PS4 emulation, showcased by Digital Foundry's video highlighting ShadPS4's capabilities, allow for near-remaster quality 60fps gameplay on PC. This development raises questions about the timing of Sony's actions. Sony has yet to respond to IGN's request for comment.

McDonald speculates that Sony's aggressive DMCA activity aims to clear the way for an official 60fps remake, preventing collisions with fan projects in search results for terms like "Bloodborne 60fps" and "Bloodborne remake." This theory suggests trademarking considerations.

Despite Sony's actions, no official plans regarding Bloodborne have been announced. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida offered his theory that Hidetaka Miyazaki's deep personal attachment to Bloodborne prevents him from allowing others to work on updates or remasters, a sentiment respected by the PlayStation team.

While Miyazaki has previously deflected questions about Bloodborne, citing FromSoftware's lack of IP ownership, he did acknowledge in February 2023 that a release on modern hardware would benefit the game. The future of Bloodborne remains uncertain, leaving fans hopeful yet waiting nearly a decade after the original game's release.