Renewed Bloodborne speculation ignited after its prominent feature 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 Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer
The PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer concluded with Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption, "It's about persistence." While other titles also appeared, the inclusion of Bloodborne fueled intense fan 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, and Helldivers 2. Each game featured a thematic caption (e.g., Final Fantasy 7: "It's about fantasy"). Bloodborne's placement and caption, however, sparked significant excitement among fans.
Despite the lack of concrete information, the trailer reignited rumors of a Bloodborne 2 or a remastered version with enhanced graphics and a 60fps framerate. This isn't the first instance of such speculation; a similar reaction occurred in August when PlayStation Italia's Instagram showcased iconic Bloodborne locations.
While the trailer's ending might simply acknowledge Bloodborne's challenging gameplay, requiring player persistence, the possibility of new updates remains a captivating prospect.
PS5 Update: Customizable UI
Sony released a PS5 update celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary, including a limited-time PS1 boot sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. These themes span the PS1 to PS4 eras, allowing players to revisit past console aesthetics.
This update enables PS5 users to personalize their home screen's design and sound effects based on older consoles. After installing the update, navigate to PS5 Settings, select "PlayStation 30th Anniversary," and then "Appearance and Sound" to customize your home screen.
While the update's nostalgic appeal is widely appreciated, its limited-time availability has disappointed some players. Speculation suggests this might be a test run for more extensive UI customization options on PS5.
Sony's Potential Handheld Console
The speculation extends beyond the PS5 update. Digital Foundry corroborated Bloomberg's reports of Sony developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in early stages, Sony aims to enter the portable gaming market, currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.
Digital Foundry's John Linneman confirmed having heard about this project months prior. The panelists discussed the strategic logic of both Microsoft and Sony entering the portable market, given the prevalence of mobile gaming.
While Microsoft has openly expressed interest, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development of both companies' handheld devices is expected to take time, requiring the creation of affordable yet graphically superior consoles to compete with Nintendo. Meanwhile, Nintendo, having announced plans to reveal more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within the current fiscal year, appears to be ahead in the race.
