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Sony's Silence On Bloodborne May Be About Respect, Not Strategy
Sony has reportedly refrained from pursuing a Bloodborne remake due to a desire to maintain a strong relationship with FromSoftware and its president, Hidetaka Miyazaki. While a remake could be financially lucrative, Sony may be prioritizing its future collaborations with the acclaimed developer, who has expressed a desire for no one else to touch the game. This speculation aligns with past statements from former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida.
PlayStation is reportedly ditching its PC release strategy, and most first-party games will now be console exclusive
Sony is reportedly shifting away from its strategy of releasing PlayStation first-party games on PC, with most titles now expected to remain console exclusives. This change, which reportedly occurred in recent weeks, will affect single-player games like Ghost of Yotei and Saros, while online-focused titles may still see PC releases. The decision appears to stem from concerns within Sony that PC releases could damage the PlayStation brand and impact future console sales, alongside a perceived decline in the success of PlayStation games on PC.
Bloodborne remake and much more rejected by FromSoftware according to indie dev
Despite owning the intellectual property, Sony has reportedly been unable to secure a Bloodborne remake or PC port because FromSoftware, specifically director Hidetaka Miyazaki, has not approved such projects. Indie developer Brandon Sheffield also claimed multiple studios have pitched Bloodborne-related games, but FromSoftware's decision is final. Bluepoint Games, which developed the Shadow of the Colossus remake, also had its pitches for a Bloodborne remake and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off rejected.
Xbox-skapare tror att nya chefen kommer låta Xbox somna in
Seamus Blackley, the original creator of Xbox, believes the recent leadership changes at Xbox, with Asha Sharma taking over from Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, signal the platform's eventual decline. Blackley suggests Microsoft's heavy investment in AI under CEO Satya Nadella indicates a strategic shift away from traditional gaming, viewing Sharma's role as a 'palliative care' for the Xbox brand.
Maybe it's time to accept the real Bloodborne remake is the friends we made along the way, following report FromSoftware said no to one
FromSoftware reportedly rejected a pitch from Bluepoint Games to develop a remake of Bloodborne. Despite financial viability, the original developers did not want the project to proceed. This follows previous discussions where Hidetaka Miyazaki expressed a desire to not have others touch Bloodborne, though he has not opposed a PC port.
Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake, but FromSoftware turned it down, not Sony
Bluepoint Games pitched a remake of Bloodborne to FromSoftware, but the project was ultimately turned down by FromSoftware, not Sony. Despite Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint and their success with the Demon's Souls remake, FromSoftware decided against pursuing a Bloodborne remake, with director Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly hesitant to let others touch his work.
Bluepoint Pitched A Bloodborne Remake Last Year, But FromSoftware Said No
Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake to Sony multiple times, but FromSoftware ultimately rejected the idea despite Sony owning the intellectual property. Jason Schreier's reporting indicates that while the numbers made sense, FromSoftware did not want the remake to happen, leading to the project's demise and potentially contributing to Bluepoint's closure.
