At the PS5 Future of Gaming reveal event, theDemon’s Soulsremake was shown to be coming to PS5. While long time fans of theSoulsseries are no doubt thrilled for the game, its existence on next generation consoles has some potentiallyexciting implications forBloodborne 2. This game will be the firstSoulsbornegame on a next generation console, so it will be paving the way for others to follow. Could this be the first signs of the long awaited sequel to FromSoftware’s extremely popularBloodbornegame that fans have been practically begging for since the game first released?
Bloodborneserved as a departure from theDark Soulstrilogy, sending players into a new world with new technology while maintaining that same eerie atmosphere that theSoulsgames are known for. Yet, despite the game being over five years old now, there has been no word on a sequel.Demon’s Soulsis being remade from scratch by Bluepoint Games, and is now confirmed to be making its debut on the PS5. Though it may be wishful thinking, this bolsters the possibility thatBloodborne 2will release for the PS5 as well.
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FromSoftware and Bluepoint Games
It should be said that, althoughDemon’s Soulswas originally made by FromSoftware (the developer of theSoulsBornegames), theremake is being developed by Bluepoint Games. Because of this, it can’t be said for certain whetherDemon’s Soulsbeing on the PS5 means that FromSoftware will revisit theBloodborneseries. Rather, this acts as a sort of test run for aSoulsgame on next generation consoles. FromSoftware will likely pay close attention to how this game performs in order to see whether or not its age old formula translates to the PS5’s new architecture well.
For those unaware, Bluepoint Games is the samedeveloper responsible for theShadow of the Colossusremake on PS4. The company was praised for being able to faithfully recreate that game’s chilling atmosphere and emotional moments while mitigating or outright removing the clunky aspects of its PS2 era control scheme.Demon’s Soulsis not quite as old, as it released on PS3 initially, but the same thing will apply here. Those that played the originalDark Soulswill recall just how awkward the controls were, andDemon’s Soulsis often considered worse than that. Bluepoint Games will, in all likelihood, clean it up and make the experience feels smooth and flawless, setting a precedent for future FromSoftware titles.
Bloodborne 2
Bloodborneis also similar toDemon’s Soulsin that it is a PlayStation exclusive. Some feel as thoughSony made a mistake with the initial launch of theSoulsfranchisewith Sony, and this acts as a way to rekindle that relationship.Bloodborneitself was incredibly popular, selling over 2 million copies in its first year, so a sequel seems inevitable, especially considering the high demand from fans for it. More likely than not, it has been put on the back burner simply because FromSoftware is busy with other titles.
FromSoftware is currently working onElden Ring, its latest offering, and recently released the very popularSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Once development onElden Ringwraps up, it is very possible that FromSoftware will revisitBloodborne, especially ifDemon’s Soulsgoes well. Either way, the PS5 should be bringing exciting things to theSoulsBornefranchise.
