Bloodborne Online Services to Be Temporarily Unavailable on December 3

Bloodborne’s online services will be out of commission for a brief period on December 3, starting at 11 pm and extending to 3 am EST on December 4, due to maintenance work on the servers. Fans of this iconic From Software creation may find this somewhat inconvenient, especially if they had plans to dive into its Online Mode during that Saturday evening.

Launched in 2015 for the PlayStation 4, Bloodborne took the gaming world by storm. Despite its exclusivity to the PS4, it sold a remarkable 7.4 million copies. Critics showered it with praise, earning it a commendable average score of 91 on OpenCritic. As a deviation from the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne mesmerized players with its eerie Gothic setting in the desolate city of Yharnam—a factor that contributed significantly to its beloved status among fans.

Now, as players get the notification that Bloodborne will go offline for a few hours due to maintenance, some are understandably frustrated. Although the game is still accessible offline, it’s the online features that many appreciate. In Online Mode, players can join forces to tackle formidable bosses or stumble upon insightful messages left by fellow adventurers. Given Bloodborne’s enduring popularity, it’s uncertain how many players will find themselves impacted by this temporary hiccup.

### When Will Bloodborne Be Offline?

Mark your calendars for December 3, from 11 pm to 3 am EST the following morning, when the online features will be temporarily disabled.

While any kind of downtime might disappoint some dedicated players, perhaps even more concerning for 2024’s fans is the absence of any plans for a PC port, as confirmed by industry insiders like Jeff Grubb. Hopes for a remastered version or PC adaptation are currently dim, leaving fans to continue their wait.

On another front, there’s a glimmer of hope emerging in the world of PC emulation. Despite its unofficial nature, efforts to emulate Bloodborne on PC have seen significant progress. Recent developments in emulators have managed to correct some of the most troublesome issues affecting the game’s playability on PC. However, the journey to a fully operational PC version is far from over, with persistent bugs and audio glitches yet to be addressed. Those eager to experience Bloodborne on a different platform will need to remain patient.