Despite no signs of a Bloodborne remake in the decade since its release, some talented fans have managed to emulate the uniquely grim world of Yarnham on PC in surprisingly high quality. Taking advantage of the PC’s uncapped hardware, the emulated version of Bloodborne lets players experience the iconic world of Bloodborne in high-definition resolutions and greater frame rates than ever before. While the current Bloodborne emulator builds are far from the perfect FromSoftware remaster fans have been craving for years, a recent mod has pushed them to even greater heights than ever.
Even with the state of the community-made Bloodborne PC port being the most stable yet, it still comes with the huge catches associated with an unofficial project. On top of the instability that comes with the work-in-progress emulator, it can require some tinkering and know-how to get working on most PCs, but it looks fantastic to play after it’s up and running. While it’s great to relive the classic Bloodborne experience on improved hardware, there’s one mod that’s a must-have for anyone still waiting for a Bloodborne.
The Bloodborne Magnus Opus Mod Restores Years Of Cut Content
Transforming Bloodborne Into A Brand New Experience
Reportedly taking the developer Abyss1ne on Nexus thousands of hours of data-mining and remodeling, the Bloodborne Magnum Opus mod aims to restore as much of Bloodborne’s cut content as possible. While the mod itself was first released in 2022, it had a massive update titled the “Project Beast Update” on the 29th of December, adding a plethora of restored content alongside some much-appreciated bug fixes.
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Given that the unique and dark world of Bloodborne is one of its best-selling points aside from its tension-filled blood-pumping combat, the Magnum Opus project allows players to see never-before-seen content realized in-game for the first time.
Adding a plethora of restored content alongside some much-appreciated bug fixes.
Each character in Bloodborne is dripping with a unique personality tied to their game world, offering some of the most interesting characters from the Soulsborne franchise, from climactic bosses like Lady Maria to nameless yet tragic NPCs. Given that much of the restored content is from previous iterations of Bloodborne‘s development, not all of it fits as cohesively in the game world, although it provides an interesting insight into an alternate version of Yarnham and its characters
While not all the content restored from Abyss1ne’s Magnum Opus is the most lore-friendly for first-time players, this mod provides a fantastic way to relive the experience of playing Bloodborne for the very first time and discovering new things its haunted world has to offer.
Playing Bloodborne Has Never Felt Better On PC
An Even Better Way To Play The Classic Souls Like
While the unofficial Bloodborne PC port had a rocky start initially with poor performance, sound issues, and missing assets, it’s improved exponentially in only a few short years. Using the most recent builds of the Bloodborne PC emulator even allows for a fully seamless playthrough, being excellent proof that an official Bloodborne remake is more than possible, albeit no more likely to be released. While the emulated Bloodborne isn’t the perfect remastered experience players have been craving while being limited to the PC, it’s already a massive upgrade from the PlayStation edition thanks to its uncapped settings and modding capabilities.
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While the Bloodborne port is a fantastic way to relive the iconic souls on its own, mods like the Magnum Opus project and other community projects take the emulated experience to even greater heights. As the Bloodborne PC port rises in popularity, it’s likely that more mod creators will follow suit, adding even more unique content or fan-made DLC and adding even more incentive to skip the wait for an official patch.
Even if it’s highly unlikely an unofficial port would receive any kind of support from developers or Sony, the success of the Bloodborne PC emulator could stir up enough attention to help convince Sony to finally start working on the long-awaited remaster.
Demand For More Bloodborne Content Is Higher Than Ever
A Missed Opportunity For Sony And FromSoftware
While it’s easy to think that Sony has completely forgotten about the dark world of Bloodborne, its appearance in the PlayStation’s 30th-anniversary trailer and a number of references in the recent Astro Bot make it hard not to be suspicious. Despite a complete lack of news regarding an official Bloodborne remake, it’s clear that executives at Sony are at least somewhat aware of just how popular the iconic FromSoftware RPG really is.
After countless rumors and leaks, there’s not much more of a chance for an official Bloodborne remake now than half a decade ago, especially with Sony’s recent interest in FromSoftware being more likely to target the monolithic Elden Ring and Dark Souls games.
The FromSoftware team would be more than happy to work on the project but doesn’t currently have any say in the decision.
The demand for Bloodborne has gotten so strong that even the developers at FromSoftware have expressed their interest in the project, with Miyazaki himself claiming that the FromSoftware team would be more than happy to work on the project but don’t currently have any say in the decision. While there’s no concrete evidence for its inclusion, Elden Ring Nightreign‘s inclusion of past characters could see the return of iconic Bloodborne assets and bosses to their fully remastered glory. While it’s pure speculation at this point, some form of inclusion in the seemingly non-canon world of Nightreign would be an excellent compromise for fans of the series desperately waiting for a future port.
Even with disappointment from the lack of official updates for Bloodborne fans, the emulator might be the best way to play in the long run, eliminating the need for a remaster altogether. The PC emulator allows dedicated players to run Blooborne better than they could on consoles, alongside the addition of mods to give players more control over their experience, provided they have the hardware to match.
Source: Abyss1ne/Nexus
- Released
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March 24, 2015
- Developer(s)
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From Software
- Publisher(s)
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Sony
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
- Engine
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Havok
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
- How Long To Beat
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33 Hours
- X|S Optimized
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no
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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no
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
- Cross Save
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yes
- Cross-Platform Play
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ps4,ps5
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
