Sony has provided an update regarding the beloved classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for the PS5, as well as future prospects for additional themes. In a recent tweet, Sony announced that these nostalgia-inducing themes will be removed from the PS5 tomorrow, January 31, 2025. However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that these themes are slated to make a comeback in the future.

"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

While the return of these themes is exciting news, Sony also shared some disappointing news in a follow-up tweet. They confirmed that there are no plans to develop additional themes for the PS5 in the future. "While there aren’t plans to create additional themes in the future, we're excited to keep celebrating legacy PlayStation hardware with you all," Sony announced.

The gaming community has expressed disappointment over the lack of new themes, especially since this feature was a staple in previous PlayStation consoles. The nostalgia themes, introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, 2024, allowed PS5 users to customize their home screen and menus to reflect the aesthetics of the PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4. Each theme brings unique elements: 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 the familiar wave patterns. Additionally, all themes include the sound effects from each respective console, enhancing the nostalgic experience for users.