Bloodborne is set in "a dark and terror-filled gothic world," an "ancient, forgotten city called Yharnam, known for an old medical remedy."
Over the years, many hopeless and afflicted people have made long pilgrimages to Yharnam in search of help," said Yamagiwa. "As the main character, you are one of these travelers. "
"However, you find that Yharnam is also cursed with a horrible endemic illness. You must navigate the perilous streets of this city, fighting off nightmarish creatures, malformed beasts and deranged mobs stricken with this horrific illness. Face your fears as you discover the secrets and mysteries of this dark and horrific world where danger, death and madness lurk around every corner."
About combat: "In Bloodborne, the combat is based on intense life-threatening battles. One of the ways we are bringing that sense of danger to life is by keeping the deep strategic elements from Demon’s Souls, while also transitioning from the passive and block-and-attack style of Demon’s Souls to a quicker, more offensive and active combat style with close-range weapons and guns."
"I hope to be able to share more about our online features later this year, but I can say that we are developing new kinds of online experiences that allow users to share their adventures," Yamagiwa added. "We also look forward to giving fans new ways of playing and sharing thanks to the PS4 system’s Share capabilities."
