Will Sony Ever Release a Bloodborne Remake or Remaster?
The Copyright Enforcers Strike Again
Last week, Sony’s copyright enforcers shut down the 60fps mod that allowed Bloodborne to run smoothly, and now they’ve killed the fan-made "Bloodborne PSX" demake that reimagined the game as a block game for the original 1995 PlayStation. The takedown notice claims that the creator, Walther, is engaging in "digital piracy."
A History of Sony’s Approach to Fan Creations
It’s not surprising that Sony wouldn’t want Walther to promote her work using its copyrighted names. However, what’s surprising is that Sony needed an enforcer in the first place. Walther was happy to change her other "Bloodborne Kart" game to "Nightmare Kart" after Sony simply reached out and asked her. This suggests that Sony is willing to work with fans, but only on its own terms.
The Role of MarkScan
MarkScan, a company that submits millions of URL takedown requests on behalf of various companies, including Sony, was also behind the Bloodborne 60fps mod takedown. MarkScan took down one of Walther’s YouTube videos about Bloodborne PSX with a copyright claim. This raises questions about the motivations behind these takedowns.
A Coded Message from Sony?
Sony did get our hopes up by putting Bloodborne at the very end of its 30th Anniversary thank-you video in December with the words "It’s about persistence." Could this be a coded message to fans that they need to keep on waiting for a remake or remaster?
Conclusion
While Sony’s copyright enforcers may be shutting down fan creations, it’s clear that the company is willing to work with fans on its own terms. The question remains: will Sony ever release a remake or remaster of Bloodborne? Only time will tell.
FAQs
Q: Why did Sony shut down the Bloodborne 60fps mod and the Bloodborne PSX demake?
A: Sony’s copyright enforcers claimed that the creators were engaging in "digital piracy."
Q: Has Sony ever worked with fans on their creations?
A: Yes, Sony has worked with fans in the past. Walther was asked to change her "Bloodborne Kart" game to "Nightmare Kart" after Sony reached out and asked her.
Q: Who is MarkScan, and what is its role in the takedowns?
A: MarkScan is a company that submits millions of URL takedown requests on behalf of various companies, including Sony. It was also behind the Bloodborne 60fps mod takedown and took down one of Walther’s YouTube videos about Bloodborne PSX with a copyright claim.
Q: Is Sony’s approach to fan creations a sign that they will never release a remake or remaster of Bloodborne?
A: No, Sony’s approach to fan creations is not necessarily a sign that they will never release a remake or remaster of Bloodborne. The company may be waiting for the right time to do so.
