Shawn Layden, the previous head of PlayStation, noted that the development of Bloodborne 2 is challenging due to many involved rights. He pointed out the lack of a PS5 remaster for Bloodborne, attributing it to the same rights challenges. Source material includes Eurogamer.net and Insider Gaming reports. Layden stressed that the rights landscape makes a full release difficult. The discussion reflects trends on September 7, 2026, with sources associating the remaster delay to the same legal challenges. The statement underscores that both the game and its remaster face hurdles that delay their release.