Sony killed a fan-made Bloodborne tribute last year, as the game continues to languish on PS4: 'Why are you making such absurd decisions, Sony?'
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by Shaun Prescott February 25, 2026
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Sony has once again taken action against a fan-made project related to *Bloodborne*, sending a cease and desist letter to developer Maxime Foulquier, who had been working on *Bloodborne Top Down Arena*. This move follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Studio, a studio closely associated with Sony and known for remaking titles like *Demon's Souls* and *Shadow of the Colossus*. Fans were hopeful that Bluepoint might be behind a *Bloodborne* remake or remaster, but those hopes have now been dashed.
Foulquier initially kept quiet about the letter he received in March 2025 after posting footage of his project in November 2024. He later revealed the legal threat on X, explaining that he had decided to repurpose assets from *Bloodborne Top Down Arena* into a new game set in his own universe. However, with Bluepoint's closure, Foulquier felt compelled to share his disappointment and frustration over Sony's actions. He questioned why Sony would shut down a talented studio while failing to deliver on fan desires for a proper *Bloodborne* remake or even confirm one.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by fans and developers attempting to create projects inspired by beloved franchises like *Bloodborne*. While Foulquier expressed excitement about his work, he was ultimately forced to abandon it due to Sony's strict intellectual property policies. This isn't the first time Sony has taken action against fan-made projects; *Bloodborne Kart*, a kart racer set in Yharnam, was also rebranded as *Nightmare Kart* after legal intervention.
The lack of official updates about a *Bloodborne* remake or remaster has left fans disillusioned. Many see the closure of Bluepoint and Sony's actions against small fan projects as arbitrary and out of touch with the community's passion for the game. Meanwhile, progress in PC emulation continues to allow players to enjoy *Bloodborne* outside of its original console
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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/25/2026