Speculation about Bloodborne has reignited following its appearance in PlayStation's 30th anniversary video. Dive into the latest developments surrounding the game and the new PS5 update.
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Ends with a Bang
Ending the Anniversary Trailer with Bloodborne
The iconic PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, was prominently featured in PlayStation’s 30th anniversary trailer, accompanied by the caption, "It's about persistence." While other titles like Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Helldivers 2 were also showcased, it's Bloodborne that has sparked fervent discussions among fans about potential remasters or sequels.Set to a creative rendition of "Dreams" by The Cranberries, the trailer highlighted PlayStation's most cherished games, each with thematic captions. For instance, Final Fantasy 7 was labeled "It's about fantasy," and Resident Evil as "It's about fear." The inclusion of Bloodborne at the trailer's end, with its "It's about persistence" caption, has fueled speculation about a sequel or a remastered version with enhanced 60fps and updated graphics.
Despite the absence of concrete information about Bloodborne before and after the anniversary trailer, fan theories persist. Notably, on August 17, PlayStation Italia's Instagram post featuring iconic Bloodborne locations stirred similar excitement, although no official announcements followed. The trailer's ending with Bloodborne might simply celebrate the game's challenging nature, requiring player persistence, rather than hinting at new releases.
PS5’s Latest Update Allowing UI Customization
In celebration of PlayStation's 30th anniversary, Sony released an exciting update for the PS5, introducing a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. The update offers themes ranging from the 30th Anniversary to PS1-PS4, enabling fans to immerse themselves in nostalgia.
With this update, PS5 users can personalize their home screen's design and sound effects, echoing the aesthetics of previous PlayStation consoles. To access these features, simply navigate to the PS5's Settings, select "PlayStation 30th Anniversary," and then choose "Appearance and Sound" to customize your console's look and feel.
Fans have warmly received this nostalgic update, particularly the return of the PS4's user interface. However, the limited availability has left some wishing for a permanent option, with some even willing to pay for it. There's speculation that Sony might be testing the waters for a broader UI customization catalog for the PS5 in the future.
Sony Developing a New Handheld Console
The excitement doesn't stop with the PS5 update; rumors about Sony developing a new handheld console for PS5 games have been swirling. On December 2, Digital Foundry confirmed Bloomberg's report from November 25 about Sony's plans to enter the portable gaming market, currently dominated by the Nintendo Switch.
John Linneman, Senior Staff Writer at Digital Foundry, noted, "We actually heard about this handheld some months ago from a couple of sources specifically. We're not in the business of leaking things, but it's interesting that this finally, sort of, started to make its rounds because it just sort of confirmed what we had seen and heard off the record."
The panelists at Digital Foundry discussed the strategic move of Microsoft and Sony into the portable gaming market, especially given the rise of smartphone gaming. They suggested that the new handheld devices could coexist with mobile platforms.
While Microsoft has openly expressed interest in developing a handheld gaming device, Sony has remained silent on the matter. Despite Digital Foundry's corroboration, it may be years before we see these portable consoles from Microsoft and Sony, as they need to balance affordability with superior graphics to compete with Nintendo.
Meanwhile, Nintendo is already advancing in the portable gaming arena. In May 2024, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Twitter (X) that more details about the Nintendo Switch's successor would be revealed within the fiscal year.
