- At least 10 Studios Have pitched a game in the Bloodborne universe to Sony, according to Necrosoft Games developer Brandon Sheffield.
- According to Sheffield, none of the titles were approved by FromSoftware, putting the IP on ice.
- The game director worked directly with Sony for games that launched on PS Vita and PlayStation Mobile.
Due to the closure of Bluepoint Studios, Bloodborne’s long-awaited remake has come to the attention of mainstream media once again. Reports following the developer’s closure have revealed that Sony had approved a remake of the title, but FromSoftware weren’t too keen on the project.
Regardless of the reason, the IP is lying dormant at Sony. But it isn’t due to a lack of trying, as almost a dozen developers have pitched a sequel or spin-off of Bloodborne to the Japanese giant, according to a former PlayStation developer.
Why It Matters: As the owner of the IP, FromSoftware getting the final say in any Bloodborne-related title makes complete sense. However, a creative entity like that lying dormant is a big loss for the gaming community.
Brandon Sheffield, who developed several titles for the PlayStation Mobile service, has revealed that at least 10 studios pitched a sequel, spinoff, or a remake based on Bloodborne, including his own Necrosoft Games.
However, according to the developer, none of the projects were approved by FromSoftware, and as it has the final say, any Bloodborne-related title will be cancelled unless the studio approves it.
Brandon Sheffield worked directly with Sony on titles for PS Vita and the now-discontinued PlayStation Mobile service. Hence, the game director’s word does hold weight as his studio, Necrosoft Games, was a close collaborator of the PlayStation brand.
Furthermore, this corroborates previous reports regarding Bloodborne, as insiders state that FromSoftware had problems with the Demon’s Souls remake developed by Bluepoint and currently has a strained relationship with Sony.
Currently, the Japanese gaming giants have no plans to put a game in the Bloodborne universe in development. However, if Sony and Miyazaki mend their professional relationship, who knows what can transpire.
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