Simply whenever you assume you’ve got obtained a glimmer of hope, the rug is pulled proper out from underneath you. When PlayStation revealed the pre-order bonuses and editions for the extremely anticipated sequel to Astro’s Playroom, Astro Bot, earlier this month, followers speculated that the included Bloodborne costume was a tease for one thing new.
Sadly, that is now confirmed to not be the case, as the sport’s artistic director Nicolas Doucet tells Eurogamer that “there isn’t any secret that means” behind the Bloodborne references and easter eggs, each in Astro Bot and a current replace for Astro’s Playroom. He went on to say that it’s merely “a celebration of the entire PlayStation historical past.”
Whereas followers had been initially miffed that there was no reference in any respect to Bloodborne within the Astro Bot announcement trailer, it did not take lengthy for the group to really feel like they had been being trolled when PlayStation confirmed that the sport’s Digital Deluxe Version would come with early unlocks for 3 completely different outfits, certainly one of which was Astro’s Yharnam Vacationer outfit.
However then got here alongside a brand new replace for 2020’s Astro’s Playroom, which added new trophies, a brand new assortment of gatchas, and a “mysterious portal.” There have been additionally a handful of Bloodborne references thrown in with the replace, additional including gas to the fireplace.
Whereas there appeared to be a moderately sudden inflow of Bloodborne references making the rounds within the Astro universe, it seems that there is completely nothing to them. When chatting with Eurogamer, Astro Bot’s artistic director defined that Staff Asobi “put [its] consideration in direction of the characters.”
If you happen to requested a Bloodborne fan which one they need extra: a re-release on PC, a remake, or a sequel, you’d most likely obtained various solutions. However relating to a PC model of the sport, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki as soon as once more addressed the outcry for a re-release, telling PCGamer that it is “nothing [he’s] against.”
Sadly, FromSoftware would not personal the IP rights to Bloodborne, so the choice is not as much as the studio. However Miyazaki did say he would “love [for] extra gamers to have the ability to take pleasure in it.”
