Renewed Bloodborne Speculation Following PlayStation's 30th Anniversary

PlayStation's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated with a trailer featuring the highly acclaimed Bloodborne, igniting fresh speculation about a potential remaster or sequel. The trailer's caption, "It's about persistence," alongside the game's inclusion, fueled fan excitement.

The anniversary video, set to a captivating rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," showcased a range of iconic PlayStation titles, each accompanied by a thematic caption. Bloodborne's placement and caption, however, stood out, prompting widespread conjecture.

While previous rumors, such as a cryptic Instagram post by PlayStation Italia, similarly sparked anticipation, no official announcements have materialized. The anniversary trailer's inclusion of Bloodborne could simply acknowledge its challenging gameplay, requiring player persistence, rather than hinting at upcoming releases.

PS5 Update: Customizable UI

Sony released a PS5 update celebrating the anniversary, introducing a limited-time PS1 boot sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. This update allows users to personalize their home screen's appearance and sound effects, evoking nostalgic feelings.

The temporary nature of this update has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing disappointment and others speculating it's a test for future, more extensive UI customization options.

Sony's Handheld Console Plans

Adding to the wave of speculation, Digital Foundry recently corroborated Bloomberg's report about Sony developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While details remain scarce, this move suggests Sony's intention to compete in the portable gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.

This strategic move by both Sony and Microsoft is seen as a logical response to the growing popularity of mobile gaming, allowing their handheld devices to complement the mobile gaming experience. However, the development and release of these consoles are expected to take time, requiring the creation of affordable yet graphically advanced devices to challenge Nintendo's market leadership.

Meanwhile, Nintendo, seemingly ahead in the handheld race, announced plans to reveal more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within its current fiscal year.