New 9/10 Bloodborne Replacement Announces Major Update

Published Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 AM EST

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More than 11 years after Bloodborne first sent players into the streets of Yharnam, fans are still waiting for FromSoftware to announce a proper sequel. The 2015 PlayStation exclusive remains one of the studio's most beloved releases, yet there's still no official word on Bloodborne 2, a remake, or even a long-requested PC port. Unfortunately, the wait has become even more frustrating following the recent announcement that The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's upcoming gothic multiplayer game and "Bloodborne's spiritual successor" for Nintendo Switch 2, has been delayed until 2027.

Remarkably, Bloodborne continues to sell incredibly well despite its age, and according to recent estimates from Alinea Analytics, the game has sold another 251,000 copies in 2026 alone, bringing its lifetime total to over 10 million. Nearly half a million players returned to Yharnam in October alone, and it's pretty clear the IP is just as popular today as it has ever been.

Fortunately, there's a fantastic alternative for fans desperate to scratch that Bloodborne itch. Released earlier this year, this highly rated Soulslike RPG boasts over 90% positive Steam reviews and just received a major new update, and now is the perfect time to dive in if you haven't had a chance yet.

Bloodborne fans looking for something new to sink their teeth into should absolutely check out Tombwater, a gruesome Wild West Soulslike that arrived on Steam on March 31, 2026. Developed by Moth Atlas and published by Midwest Games, the game trades Yharnam's gothic streets for a cursed frontier mining town, where madness-stricken residents and eldritch horrors have turned a once-prosperous community into a nightmare.

Even better, Tombwater just received a substantial free update on October 26, introducing one of its most highly requested features: the ability to respec your starting class. Players can now visit Drinks Johnson at the saloon in Vauxhall Mining Camp, hand over at least one Whiskey Bottle, and switch between all seven starting classes without restarting from scratch. This also lets players redistribute their HP, MP, and Stamina, opening up new possibilities for playing around with different builds.

Update 1.1 also introduces the Lanternkeeper, a challenging new boss found inside the Casket Workshop at the northern end of Tombwater Cemetery. Players will have to use the Wraith Shot to light ten candles to access the encounter, and the boss rewards something called the Ghostlamp Blade, a new weapon that triggers Burn and Cold effects. Six additional language options have also been introduced.

Despite its top-down, 2D pixel-art style, Tombwater has far more in common with Bloodborne than its screenshots might initially suggest. Its grotesque enemies, punishing combat, firearm mechanics, and unsettling cosmic horror capture much of what made FromSoftware's classic so beloved. There's also an interconnected world to explore, more than 20 horrifying bosses, over 50 weapons, and 40 spells.

The game's reception has been overwhelmingly positive since it launched earlier this year. Tombwater currently has a 9/10 overall rating on Steam, with 91% of its more than 300 user reviews being positive.

Interestingly, Moth Atlas previously developed Yarntown, a fan-made tribute to Bloodborne, so the similarities here are hardly coincidental. For anyone desperately awaiting a proper sequel, Tombwater is arguably one of the most compelling alternatives released this year, especially with its latest improvements.

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