Bloodborne Remake Insider Twist: The True Reason Hidetaka Miyazaki Rejected Bluepoint Remains a Mystery

Just as battlefield intelligence never has a single version, the inside story of the Bloodborne remake controversy continues to unfold with new twists.

Following the news of Bluepoint Games' closure, speculation about a Bloodborne remake has reignited. Insider Jason Schreier has stated explicitly that the remake proposal was rejected directly by FromSoftware — not killed by Sony. This aligns with former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida's assessment that Hidetaka Miyazaki was unwilling to hand Bloodborne over to an external team, perhaps hoping to helm it himself, though his schedule is too packed to move forward at this time.

However, insider MaximillianDood subsequently added a crucial detail: Miyazaki's refusal to collaborate was not rooted in dissatisfaction with Demon's Souls remake — he holds no ill will toward Bluepoint's version of that game. MaximillianDood indicated he would reveal more specific reasons, though a full explanation has yet to be provided.

From a creative ownership perspective, FromSoftware has always leaned toward handling HD remasters internally — both Dark Souls 1 and 2 took this approach. This reflects both the business logic of IP control and a creative philosophy centered on quality assurance. Some players have noted that the controversy was amplified to some extent by voices hostile toward Bluepoint, and the actual situation is far more nuanced than outside interpretations suggest.

Whether the true reason is a scheduling conflict, a dispute over creative ownership, or something else entirely remains unresolved. Miyazaki has always maintained a high degree of control over his works — that much is beyond question. From that perspective, it's no surprise he would want to helm Bloodborne himself. Players, however, will have to keep waiting for a definitive answer.