Summary
- Bloodborne fans have managed to create what is essentially a full-blown remaster of Bloodborne on PC via emulation.
- Using ShadPS4, fans have managed to get Bloodborne running at a fairly consistent 60fps, with a resolution of 1080p.
- With a couple of extra mods, Bloodborne is now capable of running and looking better than it does on PlayStation.
Bloodborne fans are often regarded as one of the most tormented fanbases in gaming. While the Hollow Knight: Silksong community has been spiraling into chaos during their prolonged wait, they at least have the reassurance that a game is actively in development and will eventually release. Bloodborne enthusiasts, on the other hand, have no such certainty. They’re left chasing rumors and clinging to hope for a remaster or remake, with no official confirmation to validate their longing.
Unlike fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong, who can only wait for updates, Bloodborne enthusiasts have taken matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the absence of a PC port or remaster, they have turned to the popular PS4 emulator, ShadPS4, over the past year. Through dedicated efforts, fans have been steadily working on improving the game’s performance and making it playable on PC, showcasing their passion and resourcefulness.
At the start of their project in July, fans of Bloodborne were only able to get the character creation screen functioning properly. However, after months of dedicated effort, they succeeded in making the entire game playable. Before long, the game was fully completed from start to finish, with one player even achieving a platinum run on PC last month. Now, these passionate fans have taken their efforts to the next level by developing a full-fledged remaster of the beloved title.
Bloodborne Fans Have Managed To Create An Almost Perfect Remaster On PC
Earlier this week, the renowned tech channel Digital Foundry delved into the emulated PC version of Bloodborne to explore how it compares to the PlayStation-exclusive version. What they discovered was remarkable: the emulated version outperforms the PS4/PS5 editions by delivering a smoother and more consistent gameplay experience. Using version 0.5.1 of the ShadPS4 emulator, players can now complete the entire game without crashes, all while enjoying a steady 60fps.
Getting Bloodborne running on PC is surprisingly straightforward. You’ll need the ShadPS4 emulator and a mod called Vertex Explosion Fix by creator RainmakerV2, which resolves issues with character face customization—currently a limitation of the emulator. With these in place, you can experience Bloodborne at 1080p and 60fps with near-perfect performance. Additionally, dedicated fans are actively working to enhance the game’s visuals further, promising an even better experience in the future.
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A talented modder known as Fromsoftserve has been developing a Bloodborne PC Remaster Project that significantly enhances the game’s visuals. This mod improves shadows, lighting, and antialiasing, delivering a dramatic upgrade to the visual fidelity of Bloodborne. While using the mod does result in some impact on frame rates, the game runs at approximately 45 frames per second—effectively making it a remastered version for PC.
Notably, ongoing advancements with ShadPS4, the core shader technology behind the mod, promise even better performance with future updates. Each new version of ShadPS4 brings substantial improvements, making it increasingly likely that fans will achieve a fully remastered and better-performing PC version of Bloodborne long before an official release—if one ever happens.