Astro Bot Has Finally Made Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Truest Fans Realize We Must Not Stop at Just a Bloodborne PC Release: There’s One More Step

Astro Bot has charmed gamers worldwide but for fans of Bloodborne, it has ignited something deeper. Team Asobi’s cute and perfect platformer is perfect in more ways than one. The game is loaded with nostalgia for PlayStation fans but fans of FromSoft’s 2015 Soulsborne might be the most affected.

While it’s not a sequel or remaster, its subtle nods to the game have brought Bloodborne back into the spotlight. This has been a reminder for fans that their favorite game is still alive, if only in small, unexpected ways. But almost a decade later, where are the PS5 and PC ports?

The Cameos In Astro Bot Are More Than Nostalgia For Some

The Bloodborne cameo in Astro Bot features the iconic Yharnam Hunter costume, and while it’s a delightful addition, it’s hardly what the community had been begging for. Fans have long called for a remake or remaster of the now iconic game to be released on the PlayStation 5 or PC.

For nearly a decade, Sony has remained largely silent on these pleas, leaving many frustrated. Seeing the Yharnam Hunter show up in Team Asobi’s platformer, alongside characters from The Last of Us and Demon’s Souls, feels like a brief acknowledgment.

“So uh…any tips on how my game can get a PS5 remake?”
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A Reddit user recently shared a screenshot of themselves in Astro Bot dressed in the Yharnam Hunter costume, standing next to cameos of Joel from The Last of Us and a character from Demon’s Souls. Both games have received PlayStation 5 ports, and now fans are once again asking the question.

Ahhhh finally, Bloodborne on PlayStation 5 pic.twitter.com/J181GXsChI

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Why hasn’t the game that put the borne in Soulsborne been given the same treatment? If those games can make the jump to modern consoles, what’s stopping Bloodborne from finally getting the remaster or port it so desperately deserves?

It Is Long Overdue, But The Decision Ultimately Rests On Sony

Over time, fans have been left to wonder why Sony is holding back. After all, several PlayStation exclusives, such as Spider-Man and Days Gone, have made their way to PC, with more on the horizon. Yet, Bloodborne has remained locked on the PlayStation 4, with no word from Sony on a potential remaster or port.

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The game’s fanbase is nothing if not persistent. Over the years, players have petitioned, created memes, and even attempted to make their own PC ports to bring the game to modern platforms.

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Even Hidetaka Miyazaki has expressed interest in seeing the game reach a broader audience. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, he hinted at his personal desire for more players to experience it. But Miyazaki’s hands are tied as Sony owns the rights to the game and the decision ultimately rests with the company.

Astro Bot’s success might be the push Sony needs. The game has been a critical darling, quickly climbing the ranks of the highest-rated titles of all time. It’s even a possible contender for the 2024 Game of The Year.

As more console exclusives continue to make their way to PC, it’s becoming clear that the era of console-bound titles is fading. Gamers today expect to play their favorite games across multiple platforms, and the fan-favorite Soulsborne is no exception.

The game’s potential for a remaster is an opportunity Sony can’t afford to ignore. What do you think? Is it too much to hope for? Let us know in the comments!