Sony has once again taken down a Bloodborne fan project, fueling speculation that PlayStation might have something in the works. Just days after a 60 FPS mod was hit with a copyright claim, the company has now targeted the popular Bloodborne PSX demake. With each move, rumors of a remaster or remake continue to gain traction.

Since its release in 2015, Bloodborne has been regarded as one of the defining games of the soulslike genre, with fans eagerly awaiting an updated version or a PC port. However, the game remains locked to PS4 and PS5 (without an upgrade), and Sony’s recent actions have many believing that something bigger could be brewing.

Just a few days ago, reports surfaced that PlayStation had taken down one of the most acclaimed Bloodborne fan projects—an unofficial 60 FPS patch that allowed the game to run at a higher frame rate. Now, the company has done the same to the Bloodborne PSX demake, issuing a DMCA copyright claim against its creator. The move has sparked debate among fans, with many speculating that Sony may be preparing to re-release the game in some form, whether as a PC port, a remaster, or a full-fledged remake.

The Bloodborne PSX demake was created by Lilith Walther, the same developer behind Bloodborne Kart, a fan-made racing game that Sony forced to change its name. Walther revealed via IGN that Sony had issued the DMCA notice through MarkScan Enforcement, the same company responsible for shutting down the 60 FPS mod. This was further corroborated by modder Lance McDonald, who shared his frustration on X/Twitter:

“MarkScan is a company hired by Sony. They’re the same company that sent a DMCA to my page for the Bloodborne 60 FPS patch. And now they’re taking down an old video about the Bloodborne PSX demake? This is insane. What the hell are they doing?”

Does Sony Have a Bigger Plan for Bloodborne?

Lance McDonald also put forward a theory on social media to explain Sony’s actions:

“My guess is that Sony is removing the 60 FPS patch and the Bloodborne PSX video so that when they announce a 60 FPS remake, searches for ‘Bloodborne 60 FPS’ and ‘Bloodborne Remake’ won’t lead to our fan projects. If they want to trademark ‘Bloodborne 60 FPS’ and ‘Bloodborne Remake,’ they need to clear the search results first, right?”

While no official remaster or remake has been announced yet, Sony’s recent crackdowns are only adding fuel to the speculation. Is the company merely protecting its intellectual property, or is something big on the horizon?

Source: 3djuegos