PlayStation 30th Trailer Hints at Bloodborne Remake

Following PlayStation's 30th-anniversary video, speculation surrounding a Bloodborne remake or sequel has surged. This article explores the latest news and the PS5's recent update.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Celebration: Bloodborne's Prominent Role

Bloodborne's Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer

Set to a unique arrangement of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer showcased iconic games, each paired with a thematic caption (e.g., "It's about fantasy" for Final Fantasy 7, "It's about fear" for Resident Evil). The final shot of Bloodborne and its caption fueled fan theories.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence before or after the trailer's release, rumors of a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals persist. This isn't the first time such speculation has arisen; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations triggered a similar wave of excitement.

However, the trailer's ending might simply acknowledge Bloodborne's notorious difficulty, highlighting the persistence required to conquer the game, rather than hinting at future updates.

PS5 Update: UI Customization Options

Sony released a PS5 update to commemorate its 30th anniversary, introducing a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. Themes spanning from PS1 to PS4 allow users to revisit the nostalgia of earlier consoles.

This update enables PS5 users to personalize their home screen's appearance and sound effects, choosing from various PlayStation console designs. After installing the update, users can access the "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" settings to customize their home screen.

While the update's nostalgic features are well-received, its limited-time availability has disappointed some players. Speculation is rife that this could be a test run for broader UI customization options on the PS5 in the future.

Sony's Potential Handheld Console

The buzz doesn't end with the PS5 update. Digital Foundry recently corroborated Bloomberg's report of Sony developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in its early stages, this move signals Sony's ambition to enter the portable gaming market, currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.

Digital Foundry's John Linneman confirmed hearing about the project months prior, suggesting that Sony's entry into the handheld market is a strategic response to the rise of mobile gaming. This allows for a potential co-existence of handheld and mobile gaming experiences.

While Microsoft has openly discussed its handheld ambitions, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development and release of both companies' handheld consoles are likely years away, as creating affordable yet graphically advanced devices to compete with Nintendo will require considerable time and resources. Meanwhile, Nintendo is poised to release information about the Nintendo Switch's successor later this fiscal year.