There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, and its recent direct has only fueled this intense excitement. Features like the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls and GameChat are intriguing, but the lineup of first-party and third-party games for the Switch 2 is equally appealing, and among them, The Duskbloods might be the most enticing.
In a nod to its dark Victorian atmosphere, hand-to-hand and firearm battles, and hints of blood and lunar themes, The Duskbloods has been likened to Bloodborne, another Gothic horror masterpiece by FromSoftware. Ever since the 2015 release of Bloodborne, fans have been clamoring for a follow-up or updated version from the Elden Ring creators. Given the rich possibilities of Bloodborne’s universe and the fervent demand for a sequel or remaster, it has been puzzling that FromSoftware and publisher Sony have largely ignored the franchise. It seems Nintendo has identified this untapped potential, allowing FromSoftware to develop, in essence, Bloodborne 2.
The Duskbloods Is Basically Bloodborne 2, and That’s a Good Thing
A Bloodborne Spiritual Successor Just Makes Sense
Many gamers eagerly anticipate a genuine follow-up to the game “Bloodborne”, but most have come to terms with the likelihood that one might never materialize. However, this isn’t entirely unwelcome: not every game requires a sequel, and a key aspect of what makes “Bloodborne” exceptional is its status as an unusual, solitary creation. In truth, “Bloodborne” is exceptionally unique, but that uniqueness could be diluted if it were transformed into a franchise.
As a die-hard gamer, I’ve been pondering: just because FromSoftware may not be directly creating a sequel to Bloodborne, it doesn’t rule out the potential of tapping into the game’s broader themes – the haunting Gothic atmosphere, the hints of steampunk, and the chilling Lovecraftian lore. Games like Lies of P demonstrate the raw power these elements hold, and it’s clear that numerous smaller games are capitalizing on being Bloodborne-inspired, showing there’s a hunger for more games in this vein.
FromSoftware tends not to delve deeply into sequels, with Armored Core and Dark Souls being their primary ongoing series beyond a single game. However, they do recycle concepts and design motifs. Elden Ring is an excellent demonstration of this, as it draws heavily from the mechanics and narrative structures of Dark Souls while maintaining its own identity. It appears that FromSoftware used Elden Ring to introduce fresh gameplay, story, and world elements into the Dark Souls mold without being confined by the rules set by previous titles. Similarly, they might be employing a similar approach with Bloodborne and The Duskbloods.
It appears that Elden Ring and Dark Souls may not be as separate as initially thought, considering the presence of crossover content in Elden Ring Nightreign. However, FromSoftware insists that these intellectual properties (IP) are set in different universes.
Sony Has Slept On Bloodborne, and Nintendo Has Woken Up To It
FromSoftware demonstrates a willingness to revisit key themes and design aspects similar to Bloodborne, leading one to wonder why Sony hasn’t initiated a spiritual successor yet. Historically, it could be excusable for Sony to hesitate about releasing another challenging soulslike game, but given the triumph of Elden Ring, it seems Sony ought to eagerly collaborate with FromSoftware once more. At this point, it appears as though Sony is missing out on potential earnings by not exploring Bloodborne-inspired ventures.
Surely, there are numerous possible explanations behind FromSoftware teaming up with Nintendo rather than Sony for the game The Duskbloods, and it’s understandable that we, the public, aren’t privy to these reasons. However, it does come as a bit of a shock that this game, which bears such striking resemblance to Bloodborne, is slated for release on Nintendo’s new console instead of the PlayStation. It will certainly be intriguing to observe how Sony might react to this development.
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