Renewed speculation about a Bloodborne remake or sequel ignites following its inclusion in PlayStation's 30th-anniversary video. This article delves into the latest buzz surrounding the game and recent PS5 updates.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Celebration: Bloodborne's Prominent Role

Bloodborne's Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer

Set to a unique rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer showcased PlayStation's most beloved 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"). However, Bloodborne's closing appearance and its accompanying caption sparked fervent discussion among fans.

Despite the lack of concrete information, fan theories about a Bloodborne 2 or a 60fps remaster with enhanced visuals persist. This isn't the first instance of such speculation; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations similarly ignited fan excitement.

The trailer's ending, while featuring Bloodborne, could simply acknowledge the game's notorious difficulty, highlighting the persistence required for completion, rather than hinting at upcoming updates.

PS5 Update: UI Customization

Sony released a PS5 update to commemorate its 30th anniversary. This limited-time update includes a retro PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. The update offers 30th-anniversary and PS1-PS4 themes, allowing players to customize their PS5 home screen's appearance and sound effects to evoke the nostalgia of previous consoles.

PS5 owners can access these options within the PS5's Settings menu under "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" and then "Appearance and Sound." The ability to revert to the PS4 UI has been particularly well-received, although the update's temporary nature has disappointed some. This limited-time feature may be a test for future, more comprehensive UI customization options on the PS5.

Sony's Handheld Console in Development

Speculation extends beyond the PS5 update. Digital Foundry corroborated Bloomberg's report of Sony's development of a handheld console for PS5 games. While still in early stages, Sony aims to enter the portable gaming market currently dominated by the Nintendo Switch.

John Linneman of Digital Foundry confirmed the rumors, stating that the information had been circulating for some time. The panelists discussed the strategic rationale behind both Microsoft and Sony entering the handheld market, given the prevalence of mobile gaming.

While Microsoft has been more open about its handheld ambitions, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development and release of both companies' handhelds could take years, requiring the creation of affordable yet graphically advanced devices to compete with Nintendo. Meanwhile, Nintendo, having announced plans to reveal more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within its fiscal year, appears to be ahead in the portable gaming race.