Streaming sensation Kai Cenat, fresh off a deep dive into the world of Elden Ring and an intense marathon session featuring Shadow of the Erdtree, is now turning his attention to FromSoftware’s esteemed back catalogue. His latest venture involves the critically acclaimed 2015 PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, which he is streaming not merely for personal enjoyment but with a strategic aim: to amplify the call for a remaster or a PC port of the game.
Cenat’s Streaming Strategy
In a recent interaction during his stream, Cenat addressed a viewer’s inquiry about his potential influence on making a remaster happen. “I don’t think I have the power to do that,” he candidly admitted. However, he expressed confidence in his ability to spotlight significant topics within the Souls community, stating, “If I say I want one, I’ll get in trouble, but it’s nothing I’m opposed to.”
Bloodborne, with its gothic, 19th-century monster hunter theme, remains a favorite for Cenat, standing shoulder to shoulder with Elden Ring even after nearly a decade since its release. Despite its enduring popularity, the game remains constrained to a 30fps frame rate on the PS4, lacking the enhancements that could be offered by the Pro or PS5 hardware. This limitation has fueled ongoing discussions about the need for a remaster.
While Cenat’s enthusiasm is palpable, he also expressed a degree of apprehension regarding the potential remaster. He noted his reservations about Bluepoint’s artistic direction in the Demon’s Souls remake, suggesting that a similar approach could lead to disappointment for Bloodborne fans. “The thought of something like that being how Bloodborne finally makes it to PC feels like a classic monkey’s paw situation,” he remarked. However, he is open to the idea of a remaster that simply enhances resolution and frame rates, stating, “Now, a resolution bump and high fps mode ‘remaster?’ That’s something I could get behind.”
As the gaming community watches closely, the future of Bloodborne on PC remains uncertain. For now, Cenat’s efforts to reignite interest in the title are commendable, and his journey through Bloodborne promises to be an intriguing experience, especially after conquering the formidable challenges presented in Shadow of the Erdtree.
