Bloodborne emulation on PC via the shadPS4 emulator continues to improve steadily, now displaying shadows correctly, among other things.
As reported by BrutalSam in two recent videos and well-known modder Fromsoftserve, the latest improvements made to shadPS4 allow the emulator to display shadows and blood effects correctly. In addition, the game now runs almost accurately at 1080p, 30 frames per second, with proper SSAO, motion blur, and distant fogginess. Particle effects are also displayed, but they currently have a significant impact on performance.
— fromsoftserve (@fromsoftserve) September 4, 2024
As if all this weren't enough, Fromsoftserve is also working on adding dynamic shadows, which don't work correctly as of now, as an item drop looks way too bright currently. Still, there's a good chance the modder will be able to fix the issue, further improving the game on PC. The modder also shared two comparison screenshots highlighting how much better Bloodborne looks with proper shadows displaying.
some adorable shadows on the grass now. and you can see the item drop there is illuminating, just too bright right now. shout out to the @shadps4 developers who are doing the actual hardwork! I'm just goofing and adding dynamic shadows and making the game hate me lol pic.twitter.com/wVHRDjiCpA
— fromsoftserve (@fromsoftserve) September 4, 2024
here is the original without any reshade. just amazing that we are at this point. pic.twitter.com/hpo4aeD81x
— fromsoftserve (@fromsoftserve) September 4, 2024
There's little doubt that, without an official remaster, playing Bloodborne on PC will become the best way to enjoy the PlayStation 4 exclusive once all emulation issues have been solved. Fromsoftserve is also working on an upgraded texture pack, which will further improve the game's visual quality at high resolutions.
More information on the shadPS4 emulator, which is making the Bloodborne on PC dream a reality, can be found on its official website.
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