Renewed speculation surrounds a potential Bloodborne remake or sequel following its inclusion in PlayStation's 30th-anniversary video. This article explores the latest news and the recent PS5 update.
PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Celebration: Bloodborne's Prominent Role
Bloodborne's Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer
The PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer featured the highly acclaimed PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption, "It's about persistence." While other titles were also showcased, the inclusion of Bloodborne ignited fervent fan speculation regarding a potential remaster, sequel, or remake.
Set to a unique rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer highlighted iconic PlayStation games, including Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Helldivers 2. Each game featured a thematic caption; however, Bloodborne's placement and caption fueled widespread anticipation.
Despite the absence of concrete information, fan theories about a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals persist. This isn't the first instance of such speculation; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations sparked a similar reaction.
The trailer's concluding scene featuring Bloodborne could simply acknowledge the game's notorious difficulty, emphasizing the player's required persistence, rather than hinting at upcoming updates.
PS5 Update: UI Customization Options
Sony released a PS5 update celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary, including a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. Themes spanning PS1 to PS4 allow users to revisit the nostalgia of past PlayStation experiences.
This update enables PS5 users to personalize their home screen's design and sound effects, mirroring previous consoles. Users can access these options via PS5 Settings, selecting "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" and then "Appearance and Sound."
While the update is well-received, its limited-time availability has sparked disappointment, with some expressing a willingness to pay for permanence. Others speculate this might be a test for future broader UI customization on PS5.
Sony's Potential Handheld Console
Speculation extends beyond the PS5 update. Digital Foundry corroborated Bloomberg's report on a potential Sony handheld console in a recent Digital Foundry Direct. Bloomberg's November 25th article claimed Sony is developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in early stages, Sony aims to enter the portable gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.
Digital Foundry's John Linneman confirmed hearing about the handheld months prior, suggesting the recent reports validate prior information. The panel discussed the logical move for both Microsoft and Sony to enter the portable market, given the prevalence of mobile gaming.
While Microsoft has openly expressed interest, Sony remains tight-lipped. Despite corroboration, the release of both Microsoft and Sony's handhelds might be years away, requiring the development of affordable, graphically superior consoles to compete with Nintendo. Meanwhile, Nintendo's President, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Twitter (X) in May 2024 that more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor would be revealed within the fiscal year.
