Bloodborne Fans Mark 10 Years, Push for Yharnam Return

Bloodborne Turns 10 - The Mystery of Sony's Silence

FromSoftware's Gothic horror masterpiece Bloodborne celebrates its 10th anniversary today, with fans organizing another "Return to Yharnam" community event. Released on March 24, 2015 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, the game solidified the Japanese studio's reputation as one of gaming's most visionary developers.

The Lingering Question

A decade later, one mystery continues to haunt fans: Why hasn't Sony greenlit any follow-up to this beloved title? No next-gen remaster, no 60fps patch, not even whispers of a sequel - despite years of passionate fan requests.

A PlayStation Legend's Theory

Earlier this year, former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida offered his personal perspective during a Kinda Funny Games interview. He stressed these were simply his observations, not insider information:

"My theory is Miyazaki-san doesn't want anyone else touching his vision," Yoshida explained. "He's incredibly busy with his current projects, but I suspect PlayStation respects his creative wishes regarding Bloodborne."

This would track with Miyazaki's unprecedented success following Bloodborne - from Dark Souls 3 to 2022's groundbreaking Elden Ring, which will receive a multiplayer expansion later this year.

The Fan-Made Solution

With no official updates forthcoming, the modding community has attempted to fill the void:

• 60fps patches emerged before Sony issued DMCA takedowns
• Passion projects like Nightmare Kart (originally Bloodborne Kart) faced copyright claims
• PS4 emulation breakthroughs now allow PC players to experience 60fps gameplay

Digital Foundry recently showcased this emulation progress, though Sony has yet to comment on these developments.

The Anniversary Celebration

For now, the "Return to Yharnam" event keeps the community alive. Players worldwide are creating new characters, flooding the game with cooperative summons and invasions, and leaving anniversary messages throughout Yharnam's nightmarish streets.

This grassroots celebration may be all fans have for the foreseeable future - a bittersweet testament to Bloodborne's enduring legacy while its future remains shrouded in mystery.