Bloodborne Remake Hinted in PS Anniversary Trailer

Bloodborne speculation resurfaces after appearing in PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebration video. Here's everything we know about the potential remake and PS5's newest features.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Closes Strong

Bloodborne Takes Center Stage in Anniversary Finale

The PS4 exclusive Bloodborne made a notable appearance in PlayStation's anniversary trailer, highlighted by the tagline "It's about persistence." While multiple games appeared in the montage, fans immediately focused on potential remaster or sequel announcements.

The anniversary video features an imaginative cover of The Cranberries' "Dreams" while showcasing PlayStation's greatest hits like Ghost of Tsushima and God of War. Each game received thematic captions - "It's about fantasy" for Final Fantasy VII and "It's about fear" for Resident Evil. But Bloodborne's closing appearance with its persistence theme triggered waves of excitement across fan communities.

Though Sony hasn't confirmed any Bloodborne updates, enthusiasts theorize about a possible 60fps remaster or sequel following the anniversary trailer. This isn't the first time fans have read into potential hints - PlayStation Italia's August Instagram post featuring game locations sparked similar speculation, though nothing materialized.

The trailer inclusion might simply acknowledge Bloodborne's reputation as PlayStation's most challenging game requiring player perseverance, rather than teasing new content.

PS5 Update Introduces Nostalgic Customization

Sony commemorated PlayStation's 30th anniversary with a PS5 update featuring retro-themed customizations, including a temporary PS1-style boot sequence. Players can now personalize their home screens with designs inspired by PlayStation's console history.

After updating, users can access these nostalgic themes through Settings by selecting the "PlayStation 30th Anniversary" option. The "Appearance and Sound" menu lets players modify their interface visuals and audio effects to mimic previous PlayStation generations.

While fans appreciate returning to PS4's interface layout, many expressed disappointment about these features being time-limited. Some enthusiasts speculate Sony may be testing permanent interface customization options for future rollouts.

PlayStation Handheld Rumors Gain Traction

The speculation continues regarding PlayStation's rumored handheld device. Digital Foundry recently supported Bloomberg's reports about Sony developing a PS5-compatible portable console during their December podcast episode.

"We'd heard whispers about this handheld months prior," revealed Digital Foundry's John Linneman. "While we don't typically report leaks, these recent developments align with our off-record information."

Analysts suggest both Microsoft and Sony entering the portable market makes strategic sense in today's gaming landscape, where dedicated devices can complement rather than compete with smartphone gaming.

Microsoft openly acknowledges handheld development ambitions, while Sony remains silent. Industry experts anticipate years of development before either company can challenge Nintendo Switch with affordable, high-performance devices.

Meanwhile, Nintendo maintains its portable advantage. President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed via Twitter/X in May 2024 that details about Switch's successor will emerge during Nintendo's current fiscal year.