The Bloodborne fandom is a force of nature—passionate, persistent, and perpetually on edge. Since FromSoftware’s gothic masterpiece launched on the PS4 in 2015, its devotees have weathered a decade of silence from Sony, clinging to every rumor of a remaster, sequel, or PC port like hunters scouring Yharnam for blood vials. By April 2025, that patience has morphed into a volatile mix of hope and frustration. So when PlayStation dropped a surprise new game announcement this month, you’d think it’d be a moment of triumph. Instead, it’s sparked a roasting session so savage, it’s practically a Blood Moon ritual. What’s the game, why are fans raging, and how did Sony fumble this one? Let’s peel back the layers of this beastly drama.
A Decade of Desperation
Bloodborne isn’t just a game—it’s a cult classic, a 9/10 gothic horror epic that redefined Soulslikes with its aggressive combat, haunting world, and cosmic dread. Its 10th anniversary on March 24, 2025, came and went with little fanfare from Sony beyond a tepid tweet listing it among other aging PS4 titles. Fans, who’ve begged for a 60fps patch, a PS5 remaster, or a PC release, got nothing—no Bluepoint remake, no FromSoftware sequel, just silence. Meanwhile, Elden Ring soared, Sekiro stunned, and Dark Souls got its dues, leaving Bloodborne as the neglected child of FromSoftware’s golden era.
Enter April 2025. Sony’s been on a remaster spree—Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone—and the PS5 Pro’s arrival teased hope for technical upgrades. Bloodborne fans, hardened by years of letdowns, dared to dream again. Then, on April 2, PlayStation dropped a bombshell via a low-key blog post: a surprise new game announcement. Not Bloodborne 2. Not a remaster. But Indiana Jones and the Great Circle—a formerly Xbox-exclusive title—coming to PS5 in summer 2025. The timing? Days after Bloodborne’s milestone birthday. The reaction? A fanbase roasting Sony like it’s a Chalice Dungeon boss.
The Announcement: Salt in the Wound
The reveal wasn’t subtle. A PlayStation trailer showcased Harrison Ford’s whip-cracking archaeologist swinging through tombs, touting “PS5 Pro enhancements” like 4K visuals and haptic feedback. It’s a coup—Microsoft’s loss, Sony’s gain. But for Bloodborne fans, it’s a slap. “Sony’s out here hyping an Xbox castoff while Yharnam rots at 30fps,” one X user raged. The blog post, dated April 2, 2025, leaned hard into the coup: “A new adventure awaits on PS5.” Fans saw red—where’s their adventure?
The timing stings most. Posts on X pinpoint the irony: Bloodborne’s 10th anniversary passed with a whimper, yet Sony found the bandwidth to trumpet Indiana Jones days later. “More love for an Xbox game than Bloodborne on its birthday,” @xd3thw1shx seethed. Another, @brafya, roared, “IT’S BLOODBORNE’S 10TH AND PHIL SPENCER’S DELIVERING GAMES TO PS5?” The sentiment’s clear: Sony’s priorities feel like a betrayal to a fandom that’s persisted through a decade of neglect.
Why the Roast Is Sizzling
This isn’t just entitlement—it’s exhaustion. Bloodborne’s technical woes—30fps cap, frame-pacing hiccups—persist on PS5, a relic of PS4’s limits. Modders have unlocked 60fps unofficially, only for Sony to DMCA them (see the 2025 takedown of FromSoftServe’s PC port). Meanwhile, Horizon Zero Dawn got a PS5 glow-up, and Days Gone—a middling 2019 title—nabbed a remaster. “Sony’s remastering B-tier trash but not Bloodborne?” an r/Bloodborne thread fumed. The Indiana Jones pivot amplifies the insult—an outsider’s game gets VIP treatment while a PS4 crown jewel languishes.
Fans see a pattern. Sony owns Bloodborne’s IP, yet FromSoftware’s moved on—Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree in 2024, new projects in 2025. Hidetaka Miyazaki’s 2024 quip, “We don’t control its future,” dodges sequel talk, but fans blame Sony for sitting on it. “They’re too busy chasing Indiana Jones to greenlight a remaster,” one Redditor snarked. Posts on X echo this: “Sony’s wishing it had Bloodborne 2 now that From’s killing it elsewhere.” The Indiana Jones flex feels like Sony flaunting a shiny toy while ignoring its dusty heirloom.
The Community’s Roast Fest
The backlash is a masterclass in fan fury. On X, @GhostRMCF called it “Sony’s fattest L of the PS5 gen,” predicting Indiana Jones won’t touch Bloodborne’s legacy. r/Bloodborne threads drip with sarcasm: “Congrats, Sony, you’ve traded cosmic horror for fedoras.” Twitch chats during the trailer’s debut lit up with “Where’s Bloodborne?” spam—Asmongold’s live rant, “They’re trolling us now,” hit 200k views. Even YouTubers like YongYea piled on: “Sony’s out of touch if they think this erases the Bloodborne snub.”
The roast isn’t just anger—it’s creative. Memes flood X: a Bloodborne hunter weeping as Indiana Jones swings by, captioned “Persistence pays off—for someone else.” Another mashes Bloodborne’s “You’re in the know, right?” with Sony’s blog, implying a conspiracy to bury Yharnam. “Sony’s playing Elden Lord while we’re stuck in the Chalice Dungeons,” one Redditor quipped. The fandom’s wit cuts deep, turning frustration into a viral pile-on.
Why It Hurts So Much
Bloodborne isn’t just a game—it’s an identity. Its gothic brilliance, from the Hunter’s Dream to the Old Ones, forged a bond with players unmatched by most PS exclusives. Its 30 million sales by 2025 (per leaked Insomniac data) dwarf Days Gone’s haul, yet it’s the latter getting love. Fans feel gaslit—Sony’s 2024 30th anniversary trailer ended with Bloodborne and “It’s about persistence,” a phrase fans took as a nod to their pleas, only to be ghosted again. “They dangle hope, then drop this?” an X post mourned.
The Indiana Jones twist rubs salt in. It’s not a bad game—early buzz praises its pulp charm—but it’s no Bloodborne. “Sony’s hyping a Microsoft hand-me-down over a FromSoftware legend,” one r/Gaming user vented. The PS5 Pro’s power could’ve juiced Bloodborne to 60fps glory; instead, it’s polishing a third-party title. Fans feel like Sony’s lost the plot—prioritizing a coup over its own history.
Sony’s Side: A Calculated Move?
Sony’s not blind—Bloodborne’s clamor is deafening. So why Indiana Jones? Strategy, likely. Snagging an Xbox exclusive is a flex in the console wars, especially post-Microsoft’s Activision buyout. Leaked 2023 docs show Horizon outsold Bloodborne 3:1—Sony might see broader appeal in mainstream IPs over niche Soulslikes. “They’re chasing casuals, not us,” an r/PS5 thread speculated. Plus, FromSoftware’s busy—Elden Ring DLC, a Switch 2 exclusive (The Duskbloods, per April 2025 leaks)—leaving Sony to call shots solo.
Still, fans smell cowardice. “They’re scared to touch Bloodborne without Miyazaki,” an X user theorized, citing his hands-off stance. A remaster’s low-hanging fruit—modders prove it—so why not? Some whisper legal tangles or a Kadokawa buyout snag (Sony’s 2024 bid for From’s parent company). Whatever the reason, Sony’s radio silence fuels the roast—fans don’t care about excuses; they want action.
The Fallout: A Fandom scorned
This isn’t fading quietly. Bloodborne’s Steam concurrents spiked 10% post-announcement—fans are replaying in defiance. Modders vow to defy Sony’s DMCAs, with “Yharnam Reborn” PC ports gaining traction. “If Sony won’t, we will,” an r/Bloodborne modder declared. Twitch streams roast Sony live—Shroud’s “They’ve lost the script” rant hit 300k views. The hashtag #BloodborneDeservesBetter trends weekly, a rallying cry for a scorned legion.
Sony’s got a PR mess. Indiana Jones hype risks drowning in Bloodborne backlash—X posts predict “It’ll sell, but we won’t forget.” A June 2025 State of Play looms—fans demand answers. “Remaster it or sell the IP,” one Redditor pleaded. The roasting’s a warning: ignore us, and we’ll burn louder.
Why It’s More Than a Tantrum
This is peak fan passion—Bloodborne’s a masterpiece begging for modern love. Its world—dripping with blood, mystery, and despair—deserves more than PS4 shackles. Sony’s misstep isn’t just timing; it’s tone-deafness to a community that’s persisted through silence, server maintenance teases (December 2024’s false alarm), and endless “almost” moments. Indiana Jones might thrill, but it’s not Yharnam. “We’re not mad about Indy—we’re mad about neglect,” an X post clarified.
For Sony, it’s a crossroads. Bloodborne’s 10-year legacy could anchor PS5 Pro’s future—or fester as a grudge. Fans aren’t done roasting; they’re sharpening pitchforks. “Persist we will,” one r/Bloodborne vow read. Whether Sony listens or doubles down, this surprise announcement’s lit a fire—and Night City’s not the only place burning tonight.
