Bloodborne 60fps Patch Creator Faces Sony DMCA Takedown

The creator of a popular Bloodborne 60fps patch has received a DMCA takedown notice from Sony. Lance McDonald, a renowned video game modder, announced on Twitter that Sony Interactive Entertainment requested the removal of links to his patch, which he subsequently complied with.

McDonald's announcement referenced a past encounter with former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida, where he jokingly revealed his involvement in creating the Bloodborne 60fps mod. Yoshida's reaction was reportedly one of amusement.

Bloodborne's continued absence of an official next-gen patch, remaster, or sequel remains a significant point of contention among fans. The game's 30fps frame rate is a frequent complaint, fueling demand for a 60fps upgrade. While McDonald's mod attempted to address this, recent advancements in PS4 emulation, highlighted by Digital Foundry's coverage of ShadPS4, now allow for a near-remaster experience at 60fps on PC. This development may have prompted Sony's more assertive action; IGN has reached out to Sony for comment.

Earlier this month, Yoshida offered his perspective on Bloodborne's lack of updates in an interview with Kinda Funny Games. He theorized that Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game's creator, is reluctant to allow anyone but himself to work on the title due to his personal attachment and busy schedule. Yoshida emphasized that this was merely a personal theory and not leaked information.

Despite nearly a decade since its release, Bloodborne remains untouched. While Miyazaki often deflects questions about the game, citing FromSoftware's lack of IP ownership, he did acknowledge in February 2023 that a release on modern hardware would be beneficial. The situation leaves Bloodborne's future uncertain, despite persistent fan demand.