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Bloodborne at 60fps? It's Possible and it Inspires Dreams of a Remaster

Here's an impressive, unofficial PC port of Bloodborne that runs smoothly and exceeds the rendering quality of the PS4 version, sparking hopes for an official release on PC platforms.

Jonathan Dubinski · 3 min read

Bloodborne Fan-Made Remaster Surpasses PS4 Version on PC - Remake Rumors Persist?

Despite significant player demand, FromSoftware and Sony have not announced plans for a Bloodborne remake or remaster on PlayStation 5. PC players also continue to await an official release on their platform. However, the lack of official support has not deterred fans, who have developed their own PC port, with results that reportedly surpass the original PlayStation 4 version.

Bloodborne Fan-Made Remaster on PC Eclipses PS4 Original - Optimized Play Amidst Remake Speculation

Released during the early days of the PlayStation 4, Bloodborne quickly earned a reputation as a beloved cult classic. Its unique blend of dark fantasy, Victorian horror, and Lovecraftian themes resonated strongly with players, significantly expanding its fanbase. The game remains widely regarded as one of the best titles on the PS4 and from FromSoftware, with fans consistently clamoring for a remake or remaster that would allow them to experience it under optimal conditions. However, Bloodborne was known for technical issues, including aliasing, low frame rates, and other visual glitches, which occasionally hindered the player experience and made some sections particularly challenging. With no official fixes released, dedicated fans took the initiative. Through their efforts, a fan-made PC port was developed, allowing the game to run smoothly on PC.

The performance achieved through the fan-made port is significant. Even on a modest setup equipped with just 4GB of VRAM, Bloodborne runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, a performance level described as "three times better than current consoles." Furthermore, the game's visual fidelity is enhanced, with most aliasing and other visual artifacts corrected, though a few minor issues persist. This achievement highlights the potential for substantial improvements with relatively minimal resources. A gameplay video captured by a player showcasing the game under these optimal conditions demonstrates the impressive enhancements. Should Sony and FromSoftware decide to embrace such a project, player enthusiasm would be considerable. For those without access to this fan-made port, playing Bloodborne officially still requires a PlayStation 4 or a PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility.

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Game info

Official Name
Bloodborne
Brief Summary
An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries.
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Released
March 24, 2015
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Ratings
92/100 (1640 reviews)

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