Bloodborne Revival Rumors Reignite with PS30 Teaser

Fresh fuel has been added to the Bloodborne remake fire following its inclusion in PlayStation's 30th-anniversary video. This article delves into the latest buzz surrounding the game and recent PS5 updates.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary: A Bloodborne Finale?

Bloodborne's Anniversary Appearance

The PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer concluded with a showing of the beloved PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption, "It's about persistence." While other titles also featured, the Bloodborne segment ignited fervent speculation about a potential remaster or sequel.

Set to a unique rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer showcased PlayStation's most iconic games, including Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, Helldivers 2, and many more. Each game clip included a thematic caption (e.g., Final Fantasy VII: "It's about fantasy," Resident Evil: "It's about fear"). However, the Bloodborne segment and its caption sparked widespread fan excitement.

Despite the lack of concrete information, fan theories about a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals continue to proliferate. This isn't the first time such speculation has emerged; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations generated similar excitement.

The trailer's concluding Bloodborne segment might simply acknowledge its reputation for challenging gameplay, requiring player persistence, rather than hinting at upcoming updates.

PS5 Update: Customizable UI

Sony released a PS5 update to commemorate its 30th anniversary. This update includes a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. Users can select themes representing various PlayStation generations (PS1 to PS4), allowing for a nostalgic trip through gaming history.

The update lets PS5 owners personalize their home screen's design and sound effects based on older consoles. After installing the update, users can access the "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" option in the PS5 Settings, then choose "Appearance and Sound" to customize their home screen.

While the update is well-received, the limited-time availability has disappointed some, prompting speculation that this might be a test for future, more comprehensive UI customization options on PS5.

Sony's Handheld Console in Development

The speculation 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 phases, Sony aims to make inroads into the portable gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.

Digital Foundry's John Linneman stated that they'd heard about the handheld months prior, suggesting that the recent reports confirm previously obtained information. The panelists also discussed the strategic logic behind both Microsoft and Sony entering the handheld market, given the rise of mobile gaming.

While Microsoft has been more open about its handheld ambitions, Sony remains tight-lipped. Despite the corroboration, it may be years before we see these devices from Microsoft and Sony, as they need to create affordable yet graphically impressive handhelds to compete with Nintendo. Meanwhile, Nintendo appears ahead of the curve, with its president announcing plans to reveal more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within the current fiscal year.