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[News] FromSoftware rejected 10+ offers for a Bloodborne remake, sequel, or spinoff (www.tweaktown.com)

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TL;DR: A former PlayStation developer revealed that FromSoftware has rejected up to 10 studios proposing a Bloodborne remake, indicating the studio's cautious approach to revisiting the popular game despite high demand from fans and developers. This highlights FromSoftware's control over its IP and quality standards.

Despite Sony owning the rights to Bloodborne, and could have technically gone ahead with a remake without Miyazaki's involvement, Sony decided to shelve the idea until FromSoftware is ready. Now, Brandon Sheffield has posted on BlueSky with insider details, such as FromSoftware receiving more than 10 pitches for a Bloodborne remake, sequel, or spinoff, which were all rejected.

These comments from Sheffield, who has worked with Sony on releases for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation mobile, back up previous reporting that Miyazaki really wanted Bloodborne handled by FromSoftware. In 2024, Miyazaki said the team does want to return to Bloodborne, which suggests, at least to me, that we have everything we need for a Bloodborne remake, except time.

Again, no surprises here. Makes sense that a lot of companies see the potential of a follow-up and want to capitalise on it. Good on FS for standing their ground and for Sony to not fuck them over over money

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[–] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But too much explaining of how the original game began could bring down the air of mystique,

I would love for any sequel to have the same profundity of darkness

I share this sentiment, and I'm so glad they've been so protective with the IP ( and that the suits at sony have respected it) since anything added could definitely substract from the original.

I just experienced this with DS3,

Tap for spoiler

I'm playing for the first time right now, just reached Anor Londo and... I'm pissed. :/ it feels so cheap, forcibly tacked on, and worst of all: the area is painfully uninteresting. In short, I hate it. Why have it at all???

Surely the lore could have been handled in a multitude of ways, but they prioritized nostalgia bait.

But I trust FS to not make this mistake again, and if they ever do decide to release more Bloodborne I'll be there day one, but I'm also fine, and understand if they don't.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm stuck in an odd position with DS3. It was the Souls game where everything clicked for me, and I was able to go back and beat DS1 afterwards. It's the From game I'm probably the least critical of, even though I can never really argue with its critics. For any flaws real or imagined, it's the Souls game that made me a lifelong fan of the genre.

That said, FromSoft seems like their clarity and execution with regard to their creative aims improve with every new release, more often than not; I'm always intrigued, even when it's not for me.

[–] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I get it. other than what I mentioned I've been having a great time with the game. Wording was harsh but it's the first time I've felt let down by a choice made by the studio.

In any case, all these news have been reasuring that if anything comes, it will be quality. :)