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Shawn Layden Explains Why Bloodborne 2 Hasn't Happened
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“Can you do something that is not only respectful of the original, but can you recreate the phenomenon,”
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Our take
Layden's comments clarify that the absence of a Bloodborne sequel is not due to a lack of commercial interest, given the game's 10.4 million sales, but rather a structural issue involving multi-party legal approvals. This distinction shifts the community's focus from creative ambition to corporate legal frameworks.
Background
Bloodborne launched in 2015 and remains one of the most popular games on PlayStation, with estimates suggesting it has sold 10.4 million copies and generated $317 million in revenue. According to Rhys Elliott, the game sold 251,000 copies in the current year, and 12% of players who played Bloodborne this month also played Elden Ring.
Shawn Layden served as the chairman of PlayStation and has discussed the company's history with FromSoftware. He recently appeared on The Trophy Room podcast to discuss various industry topics, including the PlayStation 6 and Sony's acquisition of Insomniac.
The timeline
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Layden identifies legal rights as main barrier to Bloodborne 2
According to Shawn Layden on the latest episode of The Trophy Room podcast, he considers the original Bloodborne a great game, but the primary challenge to creating a sequel or remaster involves complex legal rights, noting that getting Sony, FromSoftware, and FromSoftware's parent company to sign off is the biggest hurdle.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The claim rests solely on a report from insider-gaming.com with no primary source confirmation. No representatives from the involved companies have spoken on the record about the legal barriers. Independent verification of the rights situation remains pending.
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Frequently asked
Why hasn't Bloodborne 2 been released?
According to Shawn Layden, the main reason is the complexity of legal rights. He stated that getting Sony, FromSoftware, and FromSoftware's parent company to sign off on everything is the biggest challenge.
What did Shawn Layden say about the original Bloodborne?
Layden described Bloodborne as a great game and said the work Sony did with FromSoftware was fantastic during his time as chairman.
Is Bloodborne still selling well?
Yes, according to estimates by Rhys Elliott, Bloodborne has sold 10.4 million copies and generated $317 million in revenue. It sold 251,000 copies this year, according to Twitter.
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GenZHype. “Shawn Layden Explains Why Bloodborne 2 Hasn't Happened.”
GenZHype, 5 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/shawn-layden-explains-why-bloodborne-2-hasn-t-happened/.