Summary
Sony’s upcoming appearance at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show marks the first time in 5 years that the company has participated in the event, sparking all kinds of rumors as to what Sony is planning to announce at the convention. With the existence of the PS5 Pro all but confirmed by Sony, the prevailing theory is that the company will be lifting the veil on its mid-generation hardware upgrade, but some interesting developments over the last several weeks are also pointing to somethingBloodborne-related. And while rumors of aBloodbornesequel, remaster, or remake have been common in the near-decade since the game’s initial release, the reveal of the PS5 Pro could be a perfect moment to see them come to fruition.
An outlier in the FromSoftware catalog,Bloodborneis one of the only games from the studio to feature co-development from Sony and publishing as a first-party title. WhiletheDemon’s Soulsremakeis also a PlayStation exclusive, its development was handled by Bluepoint Games, makingBloodbornethe only official FromSoftware title to remain a system exclusive.Bloodbornecontinues to endure as one of FromSoftware’s most popular games, and the recent PS Stars listings and OfficialBloodborneGuide repress may point to the title’s resurgence as part of a larger announcement.
Bloodborne-Centric News is Sending Fans Into a Frenzy of Speculation
Earlier this month, Sony began to roll out the relaunch of the PlayStation Stars program following a months-long outage. In just the first few days following the program’s North American refresh, a user spotted a listing for aPS5 version ofBloodborne’s The Old Hunters DLC, sparking plenty of speculation regarding the existence of a remaster for PC and modern hardware. While the listing appears to have been nothing more than an error, it’s still been enough to excite fans hoping for the long-awaited PC port ofBloodborne. The existence of aBloodborneremaster should be taken with a grain of salt, but it certainly lines up squarely with Sony’s push into PC and the expected unveiling of the PS5.
Perhaps more interesting, though, is the reprinting of both theBloodborneand The Old Hunters collector’s edition guides as theBloodborneComplete Edition Guide. Long out of print, the Future PressBloodborneguides continue to fetch high prices on the secondary market, and the combining of both books into a single, new volume is certainly enough to raise an eyebrow. Further, the book’s projected release date of May 14, 2025, will see the complete guide launch hot on the heels ofthe 2024 Tokyo Game Showand any announcements it brings to the table.
Whether Bloodborne Or Not, The PS5 Pro Will Likely Have an Accompanying Launch Title
Bloodbornefans should keep their anticipation in check and approach all rumors cautiously, but the fact remains that the PS5 Pro is all but certain at this point. Months of leaks and studio insight into the game development process forthe PS5 Proleave only Sony’s official confirmation as the final piece of the puzzle, and it’s almost a guarantee that Sony will want to have a technical showpiece for the PS5 Pro to help push undecided PS5 owners into purchasing the mid-generation upgrade. The PS4 Pro’s launch almost directly coincided with 2018’sGod of War, and it’s not hard to imagine aBloodborneremaster being the ace up Sony’s sleeve for the launch of the PS5 Pro.
Bloodborne’s 10th anniversary is fast approaching, and the game remains one of the most beloved FromSoftware titles for the way it is diametrically opposed to many of the core elements and mechanics of FromSoftware’s ownDark Soulstrilogy. Upgrading the title to run in 4K at 60 FPS has been on manyBloodbornefans' wishlists for years, and aBloodborneremasterthat accomplishes just that on the PC and PS5 Pro could very well be enough to push players into upgrading their PlayStation 5 consoles.
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Hunt your nightmares as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.A Terrifying New World: Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.Strategic Action Combat: Armed with a unique arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you’ll need wits, strategy and reflexes to take down the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city’s dark secrets.A New Generation of Action RPG: Stunningly detailed gothic environments, atmospheric lighting, and advanced new online experiences showcase the power and prowess of the PlayStation(R)4 system.Ever-changing Chalice Dungeons to Explore: Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others. These procedurally generated dungeons offer brand new challenges to master, and can be uploaded or shared with friends.
