What Bloodborne 2's Rights Mess Means for Fans

For players, this means Bloodborne 2 or a remaster may be far off, if it ever happens, due to bureaucratic hurdles. The industry sees another example of how rights issues can stall beloved franchises.

For players, this means Bloodborne 2 or a remaster may be far off, if it ever happens, due to bureaucratic hurdles. The industry sees another example of how rights issues can stall beloved franchises.

Key points - Shawn Layden says getting all parties to sign off on Bloodborne 2 is the biggest challenge. - Layden cites involved rights among Sony, FromSoftware, and From's parent company as a hurdle. - Bloodborne was co-developed by FromSoftware and Japan Studio, which Sony closed in 2020. - Fans have hoped for a Bloodborne remake similar to Demon's Souls, but Layden's comments suggest it's unlikely.

Timeline - 2020: Sony closes Japan Studio, co-developer of Bloodborne. - Recent: Shawn Layden discusses Bloodborne's challenges on The Trophy Room podcast.

FAQ

Q: Why hasn't Bloodborne 2 been made? A: According to Shawn Layden, the biggest challenge is getting all involved parties—Sony, FromSoftware, and From's parent company—to sign off on everything due to complex rights.

Q: Is a Bloodborne remaster coming? A: Layden's comments suggest it's unlikely, as bringing back old games requires recreating the phenomenon and respecting the original, which is challenging.

Q: What was Japan Studio's role in Bloodborne? A: Japan Studio co-developed Bloodborne with FromSoftware. Sony closed the studio in 2020, which may complicate rights further.