Summary

  • A new leaked screenshot shows what Bloodborne looks like when running on the upcoming PS5 Pro.
  • The PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaling technology provides a crisp boost to Bloodborne's image quality over the backwards compatible version running on PS5.
  • However, PSSR upscaling won't be able to change Bloodborne's 30fps framerate cap on PS5 Pro.

A newly surfaced image shows how Bloodborne looks when running on the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. While the critically-acclaimed FromSoftware title won't be natively optimized to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's added horsepower, the console does apply some passive improvements to Bloodborne that may be noticeable to some players.

The PS5 Pro is set to launch in a few days with over 80 optimized games, including heavy hitters like Baldur's Gate 3, God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7, Alan Wake 2, Helldivers 2, and many more. Developers can offer substantially improved framerates, image quality, and ray tracing capabilities in their games thanks to the PS5 Pro's upgraded GPU, but the console will also serve as the debut of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, a proprietary AI-driven resolution upscaler much like Nvidia's DLSS technology on PC.

Not only will PSSR make for better image reconstruction than prior techniques like checkerboarding, but the PS5 Pro can apply it to backwards compatible PS4 games for retroactive boosts to image quality. This very phenomenon was recently seen in action with a leaked image of Bloodborne running on PS5 Pro, likely from someone who managed to get their hands on the console early. To further emphasize the PSSR upgrade, the image has a slider that shows the difference between Bloodborne on a stock PS5 compared to PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro Makes Bloodborne Look Much Cleaner, But Still at 30FPS

Shifting the slider to and fro illustrates a fairly discernible improvement to Bloodborne's image quality on PS5 Pro. The game defaults to a 1080p resolution when running via backwards compatibility on base PS5, and from the looks of it, PSSR seems to be pushing Bloodborne well beyond 1080p when toggled on the PS5 Pro. Exact pixel counts have yet to be determined, but a 1440p output image wouldn't be too unreasonable. It's worth noting, though, that Bloodborne's 30fps framerate cap will remain unaffected by PSSR as it's a limitation in the game's underlying code, and can only be removed by developer intervention.

While the PSSR-driven image quality boost on PS5 Pro isn't quite the Bloodborne remaster fans have been requesting for several years, it's still the best way to play the game in its current state. With how big of a fanbase it's cultivated, the lack of any meaningful performance upgrades for Bloodborne on current-gen hardware is baffling, even more so considering the game's 10th anniversary is on the horizon. Reports suggest a new Bloodborne project could be in the works, but after the bevy of unsuccessful rumors about the game, it's best to wait for an official announcement.

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Bloodborne
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Soulslike
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PlayStation-1
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Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
March 24, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Sony
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Hunt your nightmares as you search for answers in the ancient 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 in order to survive.
A Terrifying New World: Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.
Strategic 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(R)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.

Engine
Havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
ps4,ps5
Cross Save
yes
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4
Genre(s)
Action, RPG, Soulslike
How Long To Beat
33 Hours
X|S Optimized
no
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty