Bloodborne Revival Excites Fans after PS Anniversary Hint

The PlayStation 30th-anniversary celebrations reignited speculation surrounding a potential Bloodborne remake or sequel. Let's delve into the latest buzz surrounding the game and recent PS5 updates.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary: A Bloodborne Finale?

Bloodborne's Anniversary Appearance

The anniversary trailer featured the immensely popular PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption, "It's about persistence." While other titles also received screen time, the inclusion of Bloodborne, particularly its placement at the trailer's conclusion, sparked fervent fan speculation about a potential remaster or sequel.

Set to a unique 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., Final Fantasy VII – "It's about fantasy," Resident Evil – "It's about fear"). However, Bloodborne's "It's about persistence" tagline fueled the ongoing debate.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, fans remain hopeful for a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals. This isn't the first time such speculation has surfaced; a previous post by PlayStation Italia on Instagram featuring iconic Bloodborne locations similarly ignited fan excitement.

While the trailer's ending might simply acknowledge Bloodborne's notorious difficulty, requiring player persistence, the possibility of future updates remains a topic of intense discussion.

PS5 Update: UI Customization

Sony released a PS5 update to commemorate its 30th anniversary. This update included a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. Users can now personalize their home screen's design and sound effects to mirror those of earlier consoles.

This update allows users to select a "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" option in the PS5 settings, then choose "Appearance and Sound" to customize their home screen. The temporary nature of this feature has disappointed some fans, leading to speculation that it might be a test for future, more comprehensive UI customization options.

Sony's Potential Handheld Console

The excitement didn't stop with the PS5 update. Digital Foundry corroborated Bloomberg's report about Sony's development of a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in its early stages, this move signals Sony's intention to compete in the portable gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.

The panelists suggested that both Microsoft and Sony entering the handheld market is a logical step, given the popularity of mobile gaming. However, while Microsoft has been more open about its plans, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development and release of a competitive handheld console from either company could take several years.

Meanwhile, Nintendo appears to be ahead in the race, with President Shuntaro Furukawa announcing further information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within the current fiscal year.