: Set to 4 if aiming for a smooth 60Hz or higher output.
Install The Old Hunters DLC package. Ensure the region code of the DLC matches the region code of the base game (e.g., CUSA03126). Step 3: Inject and Activate Mods
Understanding what you are installing helps avoid configuration errors downstream:
: If the DLC does not appear despite being included in the repack, some users
Open the extracted directory and locate the file ending in .nfo or ReadMe.txt . Open it using Notepad to verify the package structure and look for any release-specific instructions. Step 2: Set Up the shadPS4 Emulator lbt bloodbornev109incldlcandmodsreadnfo install
: Once in-game, you can verify the DLC is active if the "Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter" appears in the Hunter's Dream after defeating Vicar Amelia. Troubleshooting
: Unlocks the frame rate from the original 30 FPS cap.
The first time you run the v1.09 build, you will experience "stuttering." This is normal. The emulator is compiling shaders. Many v1.09 repacks include a . If yours has one, move it to the shader_cache folder in your emulator directory to ensure a smooth 60 FPS experience from the first cutscene. Why Version 1.09 is Essential
16 GB minimum (32 GB DDR5 highly recommended to mitigate shader compilation stuttering). : Set to 4 if aiming for a smooth 60Hz or higher output
See SFV in release folder.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or Arch Linux/SteamOS with up-to-date Vulkan graphics drivers. Decoding the Package Name
Place the game files in your emulator’s "user/game" directory. Apply Version 1.09:
Ensure your controller is turned on before launching the game executable. If using a PlayStation controller, you may need a third-party wrapper utility like DS4Windows to force X-Input compatibility. Step 3: Inject and Activate Mods Understanding what
Right-click the downloaded bundle and select .
: The base game with the v1.09 update and DLC is approximately 2. Game Installation Extract Emulator : Place the ShadPS4 files in a dedicated folder. Install Base Game : In ShadPS4, go to Install Packages (PKG) and select the main Bloodborne Apply v1.09 Update : Repeat the "Install Packages" step for the v1.09 update file . This version includes the Old Hunters DLC Confirm Version : Right-click the game in the list to verify it shows 3. Enabling DLC and Performance Patches
To prevent data corruption and black screens, files must be applied in a strict chronological order. Step 1: Read the NFO File
You will need the latest build of . This emulator has made "lightning in a bottle" progress, moving from a black screen to fully playable in a matter of months. 2. Folder Structure