[GH-ISSUE #2643] [APP BUG]: Force enable hunter dlc is missing #861

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opened 2026-02-27 21:08:34 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:34 +03:00

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Originally created by @Puddle1000 on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2643

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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.

Describe the Bug

The patch 'force enable hunter dlc' is missing which means I cant play the game anymore

Reproduction Steps

Download shadPS4 patches

Expected Behavior

Should be there

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Windows 11

Originally created by @Puddle1000 on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2643 ### Checklist - [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. ### Describe the Bug The patch 'force enable hunter dlc' is missing which means I cant play the game anymore ### Reproduction Steps Download shadPS4 patches ### Expected Behavior Should be there ### Specify OS Version Windows 11

kerem closed this issue

2026-02-27 21:08:34 +03:00

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:34 +03:00

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@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025):

Regarding the "Force enable DLC" patch.

This patch is now considered prohibited.
As for the details, read below:

We previously thought that this patch only allowed save files that were created with the DLC active to be loaded on a bloodborne title that did not have the DLC active. We've been made aware that this is not the case. The patch enables the DLC itself (the files for which appear to be attached to the game update). This breaks a Sony TPM (technological protection measures), which is copyright infringement.

Going forward, we will be moderating it as such. We will try to be lenient, considering that we too were confused by how this patch worked. As such, if you encounter another user asking about it, please refer them to this post so that everyone has the same information.

It was removed due to the above reason, if you have the DLC anyway, it shouldn't concern you, and if you don't, then you have to start a new save

@kalaposfos13 commented on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025): > ### Regarding the "Force enable DLC" patch. > __This patch is now considered prohibited.__ > As for the details, read below: > > We previously thought that this patch only allowed save files that were created with the DLC active to be loaded on a bloodborne title that did not have the DLC active. We've been made aware that this is not the case. The patch enables the DLC itself (the files for which appear to be attached to the game update). This breaks a Sony TPM (technological protection measures), which is copyright infringement. > > Going forward, we will be moderating it as such. We will try to be lenient, considering that we too were confused by how this patch worked. As such, if you encounter another user asking about it, please refer them to this post so that everyone has the same information. It was removed due to the above reason, if you have the DLC anyway, it shouldn't concern you, and if you don't, then you have to start a new save

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:34 +03:00

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@Puddle1000 commented on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025):

I have the DLC, but it still doesnt work for some reason due to the DLC being installed separately

@Puddle1000 commented on GitHub (Mar 11, 2025): I have the DLC, but it still doesnt work for some reason due to the DLC being installed separately

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-27 21:14:02 +03:00

[PR #861] [MERGED] Update Discord link #1810