Bloodborne PSX Demake Hit by Copyright Claim; Creator Reacts

The Bloodborne PSX demake has joined a growing list of fan projects targeted by copyright claims, following last week's takedown of the popular Bloodborne 60fps mod.

Renowned modder Lance McDonald revealed he received a Sony Interactive Entertainment takedown request last week, demanding removal of his four-year-old frame rate enhancement patch. "I've now complied with their request to remove the patch links," McDonald stated.

Expanding Copyright Enforcement

Lilith Walther, developer of Nightmare Kart (previously titled Bloodborne Kart) and the visually striking Bloodborne PSX demake, reported receiving a copyright claim from MarkScan Enforcement on a YouTube video showcasing their demake project.

McDonald identified MarkScan as Sony's third-party enforcement agency, noting: "The same company that handled my 60fps patch DMCA now targeted the PSX demake video. This escalation raises serious questions about their strategy."

Bloodborne's Ongoing Mystery

The 2015 FromSoftware masterpiece remains one of gaming's greatest enigmas. Despite overwhelming demand from fans for performance upgrades or sequels, Sony has maintained complete silence about the franchise's future since its PlayStation 4 debut.

Recent developments in PS4 emulation have brought new attention to the title. Digital Foundry showcased significant technical breakthroughs using ShadPS4, demonstrating full 60fps gameplay from start to finish on PC. This progress may have prompted Sony's recent copyright actions.

McDonald speculated about potential motivations: "My optimistic take? Sony might be clearing fan content ahead of announcing official 60fps versions to secure clean branding. But that's pure speculation - let me dream."

Industry veteran Shuhei Yoshida shared his personal theory during a Kinda Funny Games interview: "Miyazaki-san cherishes Bloodborne as his creation. My guess is he's protective of the IP and PlayStation respects his vision, even if it means no remasters."

While FromSoftware's president has acknowledged Bloodborne would benefit from modern hardware updates, he consistently notes the developer doesn't control the intellectual property. The franchise remains in limbo as fans approach its tenth anniversary with dwindling official support.