[GH-ISSUE #3826] [GAME BUG]: Readbacks cause hangs in Bloodborne during loading screens #1146

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opened 2026-02-27 21:10:11 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:10:11 +03:00

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Originally created by @Missake212 on GitHub (Nov 24, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3826

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.
I am using an official build obtained from releases or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater.
I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present.
I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present.
I have all the required system modules installed.

Describe the Bug

In Bloodborne, the main reason why Readbacks are still unusable isn't because of performance but rather because they're unstable. The game can randomly hang during loading screens, the only thing you can do is close the window and launch the game again, this has happened on both Windows and Linux.

Reproduction Steps

Enable Readbacks in the game-specific settings, launch the game then teleport a few times until you trigger a hang.

Specify OS Version

CachyOS

CPU

Intel Core I9-13900k

GPU

Nvidia RTX 4090

Amount of RAM in GB

32 GB

Amount of VRAM in GB

24 GB

Log File

CUSA03173.log

Originally created by @Missake212 on GitHub (Nov 24, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3826 ### Checklist (we expect you to perform these steps before opening the issue) - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. - [x] I am using an official build obtained from [releases](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases) or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater. - [x] I have re-dumped the game and performed a clean install without mods and the issue is still present. - [x] I have disabled all patches and cheats and the issue is still present. - [x] I have all the required [system modules](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/wiki/I.-Quick-start-%5BUsers%5D#4-dumping-firmware-modules) installed. ### Describe the Bug In Bloodborne, the main reason why Readbacks are still unusable isn't because of performance but rather because they're unstable. The game can randomly hang during loading screens, the only thing you can do is close the window and launch the game again, this has happened on both Windows and Linux. ### Reproduction Steps Enable Readbacks in the game-specific settings, launch the game then teleport a few times until you trigger a hang. ### Specify OS Version CachyOS ### CPU Intel Core I9-13900k ### GPU Nvidia RTX 4090 ### Amount of RAM in GB 32 GB ### Amount of VRAM in GB 24 GB ### Log File [CUSA03173.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/23729784/CUSA03173.log)