Bloodborne Remake Rumors Revive After PlayStation 30th Anniversary Trailer Drops

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Celebration Fuels Bloodborne Speculation and More!

The recent PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer reignited fervent speculation surrounding a potential Bloodborne sequel or remaster. The trailer's inclusion of Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption "It's about persistence," sent ripples through the gaming community.

While the anniversary video showcased many beloved titles—including Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Helldivers 2—the final appearance of Bloodborne proved particularly impactful. This isn't the first time fan anticipation has surged; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring Bloodborne locations sparked a similar wave of excitement. However, Sony has yet to make any official announcements regarding a new Bloodborne title. The "persistence" caption might simply highlight the game's notorious difficulty, rather than hinting at upcoming releases.

PS5's Anniversary Update: Customizable UI and a Blast from the Past

To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Sony released a PS5 update featuring a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. This update allows players to tailor their home screen's appearance and sound effects to evoke the nostalgic feel of older consoles.

While the temporary nature of this update has disappointed some, the ability to customize the PS5's UI has been generally well-received. Many speculate this could be a test run for more extensive UI customization options in the future.

Sony's Handheld Console Plans

Adding to the excitement, reports from Bloomberg and corroboration by Digital Foundry suggest Sony is developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in its early stages, this move signifies Sony's intention to compete in the portable gaming market, currently dominated by Nintendo Switch.

While Microsoft has openly discussed its interest in handheld gaming, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development of such a device is likely to take time, as creating a cost-effective, graphically superior handheld to rival Nintendo will be a significant undertaking. Meanwhile, Nintendo is poised to release information on the Nintendo Switch's successor within its current fiscal year.