Who developed and published Bloodborne?
Bloodborne was developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. The game's director was Hidetaka Miyazaki, who also directed the Dark Souls series.
Questions about Bloodborne
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Bloodborne released and on which platforms?
Bloodborne was released exclusively for the PlayStation 4, launching on the 24th of March 2015 in North America, the 25th in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, the 26th in Japan, and the 27th in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
How many copies has Bloodborne sold?
Bloodborne sold over one million units by April 2015 and reached 7.46 million units by February 2022. By November 2025 the total had grown to 9.3 million units.
What literary works inspired Bloodborne?
Bloodborne was inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos stories and Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. The architectural design of real-world locations in Romania and the Czech Republic also influenced the game's visual style.
What awards did Bloodborne win?
Bloodborne won the 2015 Game of the Year from GameTrailers, Eurogamer, Destructoid, and Edge, and was named the 2015 PlayStation 4 Game of the Year by IGN. Edge ranked it the fourth greatest video game of all time in 2015, a position matched by a 2023 GQ industry poll.
Is there a Bloodborne film adaptation?
In April 2026, Sony Pictures announced an adult animated feature film based on Bloodborne. The film will be produced by PlayStation Productions and Lyrical Animation, with YouTuber Jacksepticeye joining as producer.