Sony has provided an update on the beloved classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for the PS5, along with insights into the future of themes on the console. In a recent tweet, Sony announced that these nostalgic themes will be departing on January 31, 2025. However, fans can take heart as Sony has confirmed that these themes will make a return in the future. This is great news for PS5 users who have relished the nostalgic boot-up sounds and visuals reminiscent of past PlayStation consoles.

“Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow,” Sony stated. “Due to the positive response on these 4 themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the months ahead.”

Your PS5 now has themes that use imagery and sound from previous PlayStation consoles! pic.twitter.com/5UAwEplcwX

— IGN (@IGN) December 3, 2024

However, there's also some disappointing news. In a follow-up tweet, Sony clarified that there are no plans to introduce new themes beyond the current selection. The statement reads, “While there aren’t plans to create additional themes in the future, we're excited to keep celebrating legacy PlayStation hardware with you all.”

This announcement has led to a wave of disappointment among fans, who have been hoping for the return of customizable themes, a feature that was a staple in previous PlayStation consoles. Sony has yet to implement themes on the PS5, and it appears that this will not change for the current console generation.

The nostalgia themes, introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, 2024, allow PS5 users to personalize their home screen and menus with designs inspired by the PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4. The PSOne theme features the iconic console on the home screen background, the PS2 theme incorporates its distinctive menu shapes, the PS3 theme includes its characteristic wave background, and the PS4 theme adds similar wave patterns. Each theme also includes the unique sound effects of the respective consoles, enhancing the nostalgic experience for users.