Bloodborne, the legendary FromSoftware masterpiece that has long been a PlayStation 4 exclusive, is now capable of running at 120 frames per second on PlayStation hardware—provided you have a jailbroken PS5.
PC owners with powerful rigs have already been able to push Bloodborne to 120 FPS via the ShadPS4 emulator, but the desire to experience the game at native hardware speeds has persisted, especially as PCs become increasingly expensive.
While Sony’s official stance keeps the game capped at 30 FPS on PlayStation consoles, enthusiasts have circumvented this limit on the PS4, achieving 60 FPS through jailbreaking. However, reaching 120 FPS on the aging 13‑year‑old hardware seemed out of reach—until the PS5’s backward compatibility offered a new avenue.
Digital Foundry’s latest report reveals that a mod created by a developer known simply as Christina will unlock a steady 120 FPS on jailbroken PS5s. By applying a frame‑rate unlock patch, Bloodborne can fully exploit the console’s 120Hz mode at 1080p. The same source notes that pushing the game’s native rendering to 4K is possible, but doing so locks the frame rate back to 30 FPS.
Digital Foundry has reported that the highly anticipated Christina’s Bloodborne mod is not yet live, but the team expects it to drop shortly. The catch? The mod will only run on a PlayStation 5 that has been either modded or is operating on firmware from before 2022, meaning most players will need to take extra steps to access it. The fact that the mod can run on PlayStation hardware at all is noteworthy, and it highlights the lingering question of why Sony has yet to unlock 60‑fps—or even 120‑fps—performance for Bloodborne on the PS5.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I play Bloodborne at 120 FPS on a standard PS5 without jailbreaking?
No, the 120 FPS mod requires a jailbroken PS5. Sony’s official firmware keeps the game capped at 30 FPS on all PlayStation consoles, so without jailbreaking you cannot unlock higher frame rates.
Will the mod affect the game’s resolution or cause visual glitches?
The mod unlocks 120 FPS at 1080p, which is the optimal resolution for the PS5’s 120Hz mode. If you try to push the game to 4K, the frame rate will drop back to 30 FPS. Users have reported stable performance at 1080p with no major visual glitches, but as with any mod, there is a risk of instability or compatibility issues.
Is the mod officially supported by FromSoftware or Sony?
No. The mod is created by an independent developer known as Christina and is not endorsed or supported by FromSoftware or Sony. It is distributed through unofficial channels, so using it may violate terms of service and could potentially lead to account or console bans if detected.
News Source: Kotaku
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