Fans of personal computers have long desired access to Bloodborne, the atmospheric title from FromSoftware that shares thematic ties with the Dark Souls franchise. Exclusive to the PlayStation 4 since its launch more than ten years ago, the game has yet to receive an enhanced version for the PS5. It remains among the most frequently emulated games on PC platforms, prompting ongoing improvements from modding communities to optimize performance.
Instead of a native PC edition, an adaptation of Bloodborne is heading to theaters. Although PC users can enjoy nearly every other entry in FromSoftware's action-RPG lineup, such as the highly praised Elden Ring and the Activision-released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, this standout success in the series will reach cinemas prior to arriving on desktop screens.
Sony Pictures revealed on the previous day that the game will inspire an R-rated animated movie. Information remains limited at this stage. The production might employ computer-generated imagery, leveraging Sony's expertise in high-quality visual effects, or it could adopt a stylized animation approach similar to Netflix's adaptations of Castlevania and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. No promotional visuals have been shared yet. According to IGN, gaming content creator JackSepticEye, known for directing two short films and appearing briefly in this year's Iron Lung, is involved as a producer.
The game's continued exclusivity to the PS4 stems from multifaceted factors. FromSoftware created the title, while Sony handled publishing duties, granting the company authority over potential releases on alternative systems. Recent speculation suggests Sony may be reducing its efforts in PC gaming to prioritize ongoing PlayStation hardware development, diminishing prospects for an official PC version in the near future.
Prospects for a follow-up game or upgraded edition, even within the PlayStation ecosystem, appear slim. Reports from Bloomberg indicate that FromSoftware's president, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has not endorsed such a project, and Sony is reluctant to proceed without his support. Those eager to experience it on PC can opt for streaming the original via PlayStation Plus, albeit limited to 30 frames per second.