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 project inspired by the beloved FromSoftware game, has recently faced a copyright claim, following the footsteps of the Bloodborne 60fps mod which was similarly targeted last week. Lance McDonald, the creator behind the 60fps mod, announced that he received a takedown notice from Sony Interactive Entertainment four years after the mod's initial release, prompting him to remove all links to the patch online.

Adding to the saga, Lilith Walther, the mind behind Nightmare Kart (formerly known as Bloodborne Kart) and the visually striking Bloodborne PSX demake, reported that a YouTube video showcasing the demake was hit with a copyright claim by MarkScan Enforcement. McDonald clarified that MarkScan is a company employed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the same entity that issued the DMCA notice against his 60fps patch.

This series of events has sparked curiosity and speculation among fans. Bloodborne, a critically acclaimed title released on the PS4, has been left untouched by Sony since its launch, fueling a desire among the gaming community for an official next-gen patch to boost the game's frame rate from 30fps to 60fps, a remaster, or even a sequel.

Recent advancements in PS4 emulation technology have allowed fans to experience Bloodborne at 60fps on PC, thanks to efforts by tech experts at Digital Foundry using the ShadPS4 emulator. This breakthrough could be a catalyst for Sony's aggressive stance on fan-made projects. IGN has reached out to Sony for comment but has not received a response.

In the midst of these developments, McDonald offered his "copium theory," suggesting that Sony's actions might be a precursor to announcing an official 60fps remake of Bloodborne. He speculated that Sony might be clearing the digital space to avoid confusion with fan projects when searching for terms like "Bloodborne 60fps" or "Bloodborne remake," and even hinted at potential trademark filings by Sony.

Despite these speculations, Sony has not indicated any plans to revisit Bloodborne. Shuhei Yoshida, a former PlayStation executive, shared his theory in an interview with Kinda Funny Games, suggesting that FromSoftware's creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, may be reluctant to let anyone else work on the game due to his deep personal attachment to it, and that Sony respects his wishes.

As Bloodborne remains dormant nearly a decade after its initial release, hope persists among fans, especially after Miyazaki acknowledged in a February interview last year that the game could benefit from being available on more modern hardware. The future of Bloodborne remains uncertain, but the passion of its community continues to drive interest and speculation about potential new developments.