Bloodborne is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in 2015 exclusively for PlayStation 4, it is set in a gothic, Victorian-inspired city named Yharnam, which is afflicted by a mysterious blood-borne plague. Players take on the role of a Hunter, who must navigate through this dark world, battling grotesque monsters, uncovering hidden secrets, and collecting blood echoes, which serve as currency for upgrades.