Bloodborne was released in March 2015 and received critical acclaim for its high difficulty level, atmosphere, sound design, Lovecraftian themes, and interconnected world design. Some related media and adaptations have also been released, including a card game, board game and comic book series.
See also: Blood-borne disease, Hidetaka Miyazaki, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Dark Souls, Soulslike, and Milquetoast.