The PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer reignited speculation surrounding a potential Bloodborne remake or sequel. Let's delve into the latest buzz surrounding the game and the recent PS5 update.
PlayStation's 30th Anniversary: A Bloodborne Finale?
Bloodborne's Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer
The anniversary trailer featured the acclaimed PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, with the caption "It's about persistence." While other titles also appeared, the inclusion of Bloodborne fueled fan theories about a remaster or a long-awaited sequel.Set to a captivating rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer showcased PlayStation's iconic games, including Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Helldivers 2. Each game featured a thematic caption (e.g., "It's about fantasy" for Final Fantasy 7). Bloodborne's closing appearance and its caption ignited fervent speculation.
Despite the absence of concrete information, fans remain convinced a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals is imminent. This isn't the first time such rumors surfaced; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring in-game locations sparked similar excitement.
However, the trailer's ending might simply acknowledge Bloodborne's notorious difficulty, emphasizing the persistence required to conquer its challenges, rather than hinting at upcoming releases.
PS5 Update: Customizable UI
Sony released a PS5 update to celebrate its anniversary, including a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. The update offers themes spanning from PS1 to PS4, allowing players to revisit classic PlayStation aesthetics.
This update enables PS5 users to personalize their home screen's design and sound effects, mirroring previous consoles. Accessing this feature requires navigating to PS5 Settings and selecting "PlayStation 30th Anniversary," then "Appearance and Sound."
While the update's nostalgic appeal is widely appreciated, its limited-time availability has disappointed many, prompting calls for its permanency. Some believe this could be Sony testing the waters for broader UI customization options on the PS5.
Sony's Handheld Console in Development
Speculation extends beyond the PS5 update. Digital Foundry recently corroborated Bloomberg's report on Sony's development of 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 their prior knowledge of this project, emphasizing the strategic sense of both Microsoft and Sony entering the handheld market alongside the prevalence of mobile gaming.
While Microsoft has openly acknowledged its interest in handheld devices, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development of both companies' handheld consoles is expected to take time, requiring the creation of affordable yet graphically advanced devices to compete with Nintendo. Meanwhile, Nintendo, having announced further details on the Nintendo Switch's successor, appears to be leading the charge in the portable gaming arena.
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