Final Fantasy 16 devs worked on a cancelled IP very similar to Bloodborne Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Final Fantasy 16 devs worked on a cancelled IP very similar to Bloodborne Echoes of the past. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 9 May 2022 1 comment You know the feeling where you see something, and you know you've seen it somewhere before but can't quite put your finger on where - and then it suddenly hits you and it all makes sense? Well, that's what happened to the developers of Final Fantasy 16, when Bloodborne was first released. They pretty much had the exact same idea themselves, they say, but their game was cancelled before we got to hear about it. Writing in Japanese magazine Famitsu, Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida detailed what could have been (via ResetEra). Yoshida and fellow Final Fantasy team members Hiroshi Takai and Hiroshi Minagawa reminisced about their previous game that was "basically Bloodborne", but before Bloodborne was even a thing. Watch on YouTube Final Fantasy 16's Awakening trailer. According to Takai, their game had the same weapons and guns that we ended up seeing in Bloodborne and it had a similar "Gothic style". It also had a few "sci-fi elements". Yoshida added, "when I first saw Bloodborne, I thought, 'Where have I seen this before...?'" "Thinking about it now, I don't think our personal interests were very 'FF'," stated Takai while Minagawa joked, "if we'd kept going and Bloodborne was released first, we'd probably be freaking out right now." There would have been differences between this unreleased title and Bloodborne, however. Apparently, the unreleased IP would have had multiplayer elements, which the threesome likened to those of Evolve. One player would be a strong killing machine, while the other players would have to do their best to avoid being caught. Yoshida said, "It was basically Bloodborne plus that system... If we'd kept going, I think we'd still be working on it right now." "I really wonder how it would've turned out," mused Minagawa. I guess we will never know. Meanwhile, last month Yoshida stated he hoped the forthcoming release of Final Fantasy 16 will "bring back anew the passion" players had in the series. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store