You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSony Interactive Entertainment has officially DMCAd a Bloodborne 60fps patch that allowed the beloved soulslike game to run at higher framerates on more powerful hardware.While the patch has been used by some emulated versions of the game, the original release of the fan-made patch was to allow higher framerates on PS4 Pro, PS5 and now PS5 Pro. Available only to use on modded systems and emulators, Sony has decided to take down the harmless project via a legal takedown notice.Sony kills Bloodborne 60fps modAnnounced by patch creator Lance McDonald, Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a DMCA takedown notice for the past almost four years after it released to the public.On February 21st, 2021, I created and released a patch for Bloodborne which makes the game run at 60fps, the talented modder told fans on Twitter. Today I received a DMCA takedown notification on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment asking that I remove links to the patch I posted on the internet, so Ive now done so.The 60fps patch for the popular Soulslike game hasnt been obscure knowledge for gamers in the know. After its release in 2021, countless articles and videos on the topic surfaced, including a full breakdown by Digital Foundry.In fact, as creator Lance McDonald points out, the mod was even known about by ex-SEI president Shuhei Yoshida. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now I met [Yoshida] and said to him I make mods for PlayStation games, McDonald tweeted in October 2024. And he said oh!. And I said I made the 60fps mod for Bloodborne and he laughed so hard. Beautiful to meet him, such a wonderful person.While fans have clamoured for a paid remaster, a PC port, or even a patch to unlock the games framerate on new hardware, Sony has failed to answer those requests. For many, this patch was all the best way to play an already amazing game, but now it can only exist through dodgy forum posts and backups.BloodbornePlatform(s):PlayStation 4Genre(s):Action, RPG10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share