FromSoftware officially announced Bloodborne, introducing the game to the public and piquing interest with its gothic horror theme and fast-paced gameplay.
Sony Computer Entertainment revealed the official release date for Bloodborne, marking the game’s upcoming launch and setting expectations for players worldwide.
Bloodborne was released in North America for the PlayStation 4, allowing gamers to experience its unique blend of horror and action RPG elements.
Following the North American launch, Bloodborne was released in Europe, expanding its availability to a broader audience.
The game was officially released in Japan, completing its initial global launch across major markets.
FromSoftware announced The Old Hunters expansion for Bloodborne, promising additional content, challenges, and lore for players.
The Old Hunters downloadable content was released, adding new weapons, bosses, and story elements to Bloodborne.
A special edition of Bloodborne was released, including the base game and The Old Hunters DLC, catering to new players wanting the complete experience.
The city of Yharnam is established and begins to flourish as a center for medicine and healing, known for its blood ministration.
Master Willem and the Byrgenwerth scholars discover the Old Blood and begin research into its properties, opening the way to both healing and chaos.
The Healing Church is founded, using the Old Blood to treat the sick and improve medicine, expanding its influence over Yharnam.
The Healing Church begins widespread use of the Old Blood, leading to the blood ministration rituals that define Yharnam's medical practices.
The use of the Old Blood causes a horrific scourge of beasts and madness, known as the Scourge of the Beast, to spread throughout Yharnam.
The Healing Church organizes the Hunt to purge the city of beasts and infected individuals, involving hunters who battle creatures throughout Yharnam.
The player character, a Hunter, arrives in Yharnam seeking a remedy through the blood ministration but becomes embroiled in the Hunt to end the beast scourge.
Throughout the Hunt, the Hunter encounters and battles alien entities called the Great Ones, whose influence affects Yharnam's fate.
Depending on the Hunter's choices, the Hunt ends with different outcomes such as escaping the curse, becoming a new Great One, or continuing the endless Hunt.
