Spin-offs are nothing new in video games. Well-known brands eventually get smaller offshoots. There was supposed to be an unofficial Mario Kart representative for the hardcore Soulslike Bloodborne, which is soon to be released for PC, but Sony has now reached out to the developers.
Anyone waiting for Bloodborne 2 or a PC port has been frustrated for years. However, on January 31, 2024, an unofficial game in the Bloodborne universe was supposed to be released: Bloodborne Kart. Inspired by the fan demake of the Soulslike, the game was to heavily draw from Mario Kart, only set in the dark gothic world of Bloodborne.
But now Sony has contacted the developers, and unlike Nintendo with fan projects, Sony is less radical and aggressive in this case.
Bloodborne is known for its dark and merciless world:
The game will still be released, but it will look different
As Lilith Walther wrote on X.com, the release of Bloodborne Kart is now delayed. Sony has contacted her, and Walther has to change the name and designs derived from Bloodborne. Unlike Nintendo and fan projects, it will not be canceled. It can still be released, just with a different name and branding. However, a new release date has not yet been announced.
This stylish YouTube video explains everything again:
Before Bloodborne Kart, Walther was known for her Bloodborne demake, which was supposed to showcase a PS1 version of the game. That was even playable and adapted a small part of the game. Bloodborne Kart is even more ambitious, but still maintains a PS1 aesthetic.
- There will be 12 playable racers
- 16 maps
- A campaign mode
- Boss battles
- Local split-screen
- Versus battle mode
Even without the Bloodborne characters, the game seems to become interesting due to its aesthetics and the announced content.
Fan projects are quite common in popular communities. While companies like SEGA are more benevolent towards fan projects, Nintendo is known for fiercely protecting its brands and ideas, even resorting to lawsuits. Nintendo has also reacted to the huge success of the survival game Palworld: Palworld: Pokémon Company issues statement – How they handle the Steam hit
