Bloodborne is one of the PlayStation 4 exclusives that has generated the most passion among players. But being a PS4 exclusive limits its accessibility, and many wonder if a PC version of Bloodborne is possible.
In this article, we'll explain the different ways to play Bloodborne on PC , so even if you don't have a PlayStation 4, you can still enjoy this masterpiece by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Please note that some of the methods for getting a PC version of Bloodborne have limitations.
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Why do people wait for Bloodborne PC?
The fact that it's only available on PlayStation 4 severely limits its potential audience. Not everyone wants to spend the price of a console, even a used one, just to play one game. Furthermore, if it were to officially come to PC—which we'll discuss later if possible—there could be a more active Bloodborne modding community due to the ease of injecting mods into a PC version of Bloodborne, without having to modify a console and risk damaging it.
One of the improvements would be the possibility of finally playing Bloodborne at 60 FPS . While there have been patches to improve its smoothness, Bloodborne still has areas where the image quality drops significantly, and if it were possible to unlock 60 FPS , many people would be encouraged to return for an enhanced gaming experience. A patch to play Bloodborne on a PlayStation 4 Pro is already available, but it requires a modified console as it is a fan-made patch.
Play Bloodborne on PC via PS Now
For now, the only and best way to play Bloodborne on PC officially is through PS Now, or PlayStation Now. This service allows us to pay a subscription to play in the cloud to a list of available games. The most popular of all is Bloodborne since PS Now allows us to play it on PC officially.
Its main drawback is that it's part of a paid service, requires a PlayStation account, and is a cloud-based service. We won't be playing a native PC version of Bloodborne ; instead, we'll be sending signals to a service that will return an image. While cloud gaming has greatly improved, in a game that demands quick reflexes and improvisation like this, the experience might not be ideal. We're not saying it's unplayable, just that it won't be perfect.
Why are so many people unaware of PS Now? Mainly because Sony hasn't promoted it as much as Microsoft has with its equivalent, Game Pass. Both offer access to a wide variety of games, and with PS Now, you can play Bloodborne on PC simply with a subscription and an internet connection. The main issue here is that it's a service, and if you plan to dedicate a significant amount of time to it over several months, it will end up being more expensive than buying a native version.
Bloodborne on PS4 emulator
Currently, there's the PCSX4 project, a PS4 emulator for playing Bloodborne on PC. It boasts a good compatibility rate, which is understandable given the high demand for exclusive and popular games that drive emulator development.
The problem with using an emulator to play Bloodborne on PC is that you'll need a really powerful PC to run both the emulator and the game smoothly. Bloodborne was one of the most demanding games on PS4, whether due to its graphics or poor optimization, so you're bound to encounter crashes and slowdowns.
With this method, you'll need a compatible copy of the game to play it. If your computer still has a disc drive, either native or via USB, the emulator will be able to read and run an original copy of the game. It's not a difficult game to find in secondhand stores, as it's very popular. This method, by using an unofficial mechanism, will prevent you from using the online options and could cause errors, and it will be difficult to use the Old Hunters DLC, one of the best sections of the entire game.
Will Bloodborne come to PC?
Many people are asking if Bloodborne will come to PC . Every year there's a rumor that Bloodborne will be released on Steam or the Epic Games Store, and so far, they've never come to fruition. These rumors usually originate from unreliable sources, so it's very likely someone made it up, or a false rumor given to an employee to find out who within the company is leaking information.
Returning to the question, the answer of whether Bloodborne will come to PC is for now no. But everything can change due to the recent change of mind from Sony that has caused both Horizon: Zero Dawn and Days Gone to come out on PC. Sony is using the strategy of bringing PlayStation 4 games to PC, and although it is not confirmed, one of them may be Bloodborne.
Sony acquired Nixxes, a studio specializing in console-to-PC ports, a few months ago. This doesn't definitively confirm a PC version of Bloodborne, but it now seems more likely because Sony wants to invest in bringing its games to PC. We'll have to wait for an official announcement regarding Bloodborne for PC.
Demake fan of Bloodborne for PlayStation
As if it were a joke, the developer using the pseudonym b0tster created a PC version of Bloodborne that, graphically, looks like a PlayStation original game. With this, you can play Bloodborne for free on PC, albeit in a version that barely includes one area and a few enemies.
