Arguably, Bloodborne is still to this day one of the highest-rated and most critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 exclusives, more than five years after its launch. Surprisingly, it’s still Hidetaka Miyazaki favorite amongst other titles like the recent Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and other Souls games.
While this title had been a significant success, fans have had one major complaint—performance. When the PlayStation 4 Pro console launched in November 2016, fans thought Bloodborne would have gotten some improvements as other titles, well, that never occurred.
After waiting for so long, it seems a fix might be on the way. Australian modder Lance McDonald who normally unveils secrets and fixes, like Dark Souls, P.T, and many others, claims to have “patched” Bloodborne to run at 60 FPS.
While it came with its downsides like frame timing issues, he later fixed on the PlayStation 4 Pro.
I patched Bloodborne to run at 60fps. It works alright (about as good as the Dark Souls 3 PS4 Pro patch does) except for the fact that the game doesn't have proper timing and the entire game basically runs in fast-forward. This is running on a base PS4. pic.twitter.com/vfdjjWxpp5
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 28, 2020
Ah, I did it! Bloodborne running with a 60fps frame cap (no v-sync so lots of screen tearing) with proper frame timing and game logic timing. This is running on a base PS4 pro, will try to get an actual FPS counter to display tomorrow and test on PS4 Pro with boost mode. pic.twitter.com/V6uxQ4bT9k
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 28, 2020
Also, Lance realized that activating Boost Mode in the PS4 Pro’s settings could even enhance performance to this 60 FPS patch.
See the footage below:
Holy crap I just tried it with boost mode and it's a MASSIVE leap. I'll get some good quality footage and put it on YouTube after I sleep.
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 28, 2020
Just as Lance thought, it was easier to maintain 60 frames per second after he tried to drop the render resolution to 720p from the standard 1080p.
See the footages below:
Here's the opening area on a PS4 Pro running in boost mode. pic.twitter.com/bYut1Ak6DL
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 28, 2020
I went one step further and patched Bloodborne to run at 720p instead of 1080p. It seems to hold 60fps really nice this way. Once again, this is all captured on a PS4 Pro running with Boost Mode enabled. Here's a little bit of footage showing it off: https://t.co/SPCQX1obII
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 29, 2020
There’s still more fixing of bugs to be done.
See the footage below:
Okay, fixed the blood/effects now so enjoy a video while I work on fixing some other smaller bugs, here's Bloodborne's "Father Gascoigne" boss fight running at 60fps on a PS4 Pro at 720p rendering resolution. It's quite a treat. https://t.co/8C5AkLchR9
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) April 29, 2020
Hopefully, McDonald will drop this new patch for Bloodborne’s performance once the bugs are fixed. Check back for more updates on when Lance launches the patch!
Here’s a sneak preview of the Game of the Year Edition that includes The Old Hunters expansion:
“Face your nightmares as you search for answers in the old city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death, and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets to survive.
A Disturbing New World
Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.
Fast-Paced Action Combat
Armed with a unique arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you’ll need wits, strategy, and reflexes to take down the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city’s dark secrets.
A New Generation of Action RPG
Stunningly detailed gothic environments, atmospheric lighting, and advanced new online experiences showcase the power and prowess of the PlayStation 4 system.
Ever-changing Chalice Dungeons to Explore
Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others. These procedurally generated dungeons offer brand new challenges to master and can be uploaded or shared with friends.
Experience the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth’s deepest, darkest secrets and uncover the mystery behind Yharnam’s sinister past in The Old Hunters expansion DLC for Bloodborne. Journey to a world where hunters from the past are trapped forever, find multiple new outfits and weapons to add to your hunter arsenal, and explore brand new stages full of dangers, rewards, and deadly beasts to hunt.”
