Bloodborne Remake Rumors Revive After PlayStation 30th Anniversary Trailer Drops

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary fuels Bloodborne Remake Speculation and more!

The recent PlayStation 30th-anniversary video has reignited speculation surrounding a potential Bloodborne remake or sequel. The trailer's inclusion of Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption "It's about persistence," has sent fans into a frenzy.

Bloodborne's Anniversary Appearance

The anniversary trailer, set to a Cranberries' "Dreams" remix, showcased various PlayStation classics, each with a thematic caption. While other games like Ghost of Tsushima and God of War received captions reflecting their core elements, Bloodborne's "persistence" caption is fueling the ongoing debate about a potential release. This isn't the first time such speculation has surfaced; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring Bloodborne locations similarly sparked fan excitement.

While the caption could simply acknowledge the game's notorious difficulty, the timing and placement within the trailer have many hoping for a 60fps remaster or a full-fledged sequel.

PS5 Update: Customizable UI

Sony's 30th-anniversary celebrations also included a limited-time PS5 update. This update features a nostalgic PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. Users can alter their PS5 home screen's appearance and sound effects to mimic those of older consoles. While fans appreciate the throwback, the temporary nature of the update has led to some disappointment and speculation that it might be a test run for more extensive UI customization options in the future.

Sony's Handheld Console in Development

Adding to the flurry of news, Digital Foundry recently corroborated Bloomberg's report of Sony developing a handheld console for PS5 games. While details are scarce, this move signals Sony's intention to compete in the portable gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo Switch. The discussion also highlighted the increasing convergence of handheld and mobile gaming.

While Microsoft has been more open about their handheld ambitions, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development process is expected to take time, as creating a cost-effective yet graphically superior handheld to rival Nintendo will be a significant challenge. Meanwhile, Nintendo plans to unveil details about the Nintendo Switch's successor later this fiscal year.