Price and Buying Advice#

Bloodborne’s US digital edition currently sits at $19.99, with an all-time low of $6.99; the bundle that includes The Old Hunters is the best value, and PS Plus Extra members can currently play it at no extra cost.

This Bloodborne, released in March 2015, still has no official PC version, and has never received a PS5 enhanced version, a remaster, or a remake - if you want to buy it, the PlayStation Store digital edition and physical discs are the only two routes. Every price on this page is a US store snapshot verified on 2026-10-15; the actual checkout price depends on the live listing on the store page. Prices for the Hong Kong store, Taiwan store, and other regions could not be verified from reliable data, and this page makes no guesses about them.

How Much Does Bloodborne Cost Right Now?#

As of 2026-10-15, the US store lists the base game at $19.99, exactly half of its all-time high of $39.99; the expansion The Old Hunters is also $19.99, and buying the base game plus the expansion separately comes to $39.98 in total.

US Digital Price Table#

Prices come from the official PlayStation Store page and were cross-checked against two comparison sources, PS Deals and PSPrices. Two things to note before ordering:

• There is no Steam version of this game. Any “Bloodborne Steam historical low” price data you find does not apply here; scroll straight past it.
• The Hong Kong and Taiwan store “buying guides” circulating online mostly come from content farms (including the claimed HK$308 and HK$468 listings). This page does not accept any of them - before ordering, trust the live listing on the store page you are signed in to.

Why Can’t You Find a Steam Price for Bloodborne?#

Because an official PC version has never existed. Eleven years after launch, its PS4 exclusive status has not changed for a single day:

• On PS5 it only runs through backward compatibility at its original quality: 1080p, 30 fps, no performance mode, and no official 60 fps update. There is no “PS5 version” worth paying extra for.
• In November 2025 some outlets speculated that The Game Awards would announce a 60 fps remaster; to date there has been no official announcement, and in October 2026 multiple outlets again confirmed that the publisher has done nothing. Do not stake your purchase plan on a remaster.
• Even Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said at his CEDEC 2026 talk that “I also don’t understand why (Bloodborne) has no remaster or PC version” - with that official stance, “waiting for a PC version” is not a purchase strategy, it is wishful thinking.

Two Routes for PC Players#

1. The legitimate route: buy the PS4 digital edition or a physical disc and play on PS4/PS5. This is the only officially supported path.
2. The community route: in early October 2026, the community released the unofficial porting project bbport and the emulator solution shadPS4. Their results are genuinely impressive, but remember three things: the projects are unofficial; you must supply your own legitimate game files (bbport only accepts decrypted v1.09 files); and any runtime issues are on you. In other words, taking this route still starts with buying a copy of Bloodborne.

For technical details on the community options and their known crashes, see Crash and Black Screen Fixes.

What Is the Difference Between Standard, Game of the Year, and Complete Edition?#

The difference runs along a single axis: whether The Old Hunters is included. The Standard Edition is base game only; the Game of the Year Edition and the Complete Edition Bundle are both “base game + expansion” packages, differing only in sales channel and timing.

Edition Comparison Table#

Second-Hand Disc Market Reference#

The PriceCharting snapshot from 2026-10-13: loose disc around $16.49, complete in box around $19.24, new around $23.51. Physical disc prices swing with condition and stock, so these numbers only represent that snapshot day. Pick a loose disc if you just want to finish the game; keep a complete copy if you want it as a collectible.

Is The Old Hunters Worth $19.99 on Its Own?#

Yes, and it is the “buy it early, enjoy it early” kind of yes. This expansion launched worldwide on 2015-11-24 (announced at Tokyo Game Show in September 2015) and delivers a lot of substance:

• More than 8 hours of entirely new content, with the new “Hunter’s Nightmare” area running throughout;
• A batch of high-quality boss fights, chief among them Ebrietas;
• Around 10 new weapons;
• The bundle edition took the Users’ Choice Award in 2016, with players confirming its weight by vote.

Entry Requirements (No Completion Gate)#

1. Defeat the early boss Cleric Beast; for tactics see the Cleric Beast Guide;
2. Advance the story to the “night” phase;
3. Collect the key item “Eye of a Blood-Drunk Hunter” from the Messengers’ Bath in the Hunter’s Dream;
4. Return to Cathedral Ward in Central Yharnam and the teleport triggers.

The expansion is tuned for mid-to-late game hunters. For specific tactics see the Boss Guide, and for route pacing see the Walkthrough.

Can You Play It Free With a PS Plus Subscription?#

Yes, but it depends on the tier. As of 2026-10-15, this game is still in the PS Plus Extra Game Catalog (the official store page explicitly marks it as “included”), so Extra tier members and above can download it directly; the Essential base tier only gets the Monthly Games, and this game is not among them.

Verified Subscription Records#

Judgment Calls for Subscribers#

• Extra tier and above: download the subscription version and try it first, then consider buying outright if you like it. Whether your subscription version includes The Old Hunters depends on the claim page notes; if the expansion is missing, add it separately at $19.99.
• Essential base tier: the Monthly Games chance was a 2018 affair, so playing free means upgrading tiers - and upgrading for one game is usually worse value than just buying the base game.
• No subscription at all: skip this section and go straight to the edition advice below.

Which Edition Should a Newcomer Buy?#

Conclusion: newcomers with a PS4/PS5 should prioritize a package that includes The Old Hunters; on a tight budget, buy the base game at $19.99 first and add the expansion once you are hooked - the DLC is not going anywhere, and neither is Yharnam.

Buying Advice by Scenario#

Should You Wait for a Discount?#

Three criteria to help you decide:

• At $19.99 the current price sits in the lower-middle of its historical range ($6.99 to $39.99). Buying now is no loss, but it is not the floor either.
• This game has seen deep discounts at the 70%-off level: US all-time low $6.99 (2018-08-31), EU Game of the Year all-time low €14.99 (2018-11-30). Waiting for a low price has precedent.
• Practical advice: set a target-price alert below $10 for the base game on a comparison site; if you are eager to start, just buy at the current price. Given the scale and reputation of the base game, the opportunity cost of waiting months to save a dozen dollars far exceeds the money saved.

What Should Chinese-Speaking Players Check Before Buying?#

• This game offers a Traditional Chinese subtitle version (English/Japanese voice), aimed mainly at Asian store channels. It was never released through a mainland China national channel, so a “China domestic version” option does not exist.
• Other regional versions include Simplified Chinese subtitles.
• The two Chinese translations differ enough to change how the story reads - the same key item is “Third Umbilical Cord” in Traditional Chinese and “Third of Umbilical Cord” in Simplified Chinese, which the community has argued over for years. Players who care about story analysis should check which subtitle version their region’s copy carries before buying.
• Listings for the Hong Kong and Taiwan stores could not be verified from a reliable snapshot; prices circulating online mostly come from content farms. Trust the store page you are signed in to.

Related Guides#

• Beginner’s Guide: your first lesson in surviving Yharnam after buying - core mechanics and the opening route.
• FAQ: the high-frequency pre-purchase questions - difficulty, starting class, and death penalties are all here.
• Crash and Black Screen Fixes: troubleshooting startup and runtime problems for both the official version and the community options.
• Co-op and Disconnect Issues: summoning bell rules, level-range limits, and network settings - read this first if you plan to play online.
• Covenants Guide: the opposition between Cainhurst and the Executioners changes how online matchmaking works.
• Walkthrough: the full main route and shortcut unlocks - see how long the road is before you spend money.

One last honest line: this is a game that, eleven years on, players are still begging to see remastered - the content itself owes players nothing, and the only thing left to fuss over is the price. If you want to play it, buy it. The blood moon over Yharnam does not wait for the hesitant.