Sony Reveals Mixed Updates on PS5 Themes

Sony has provided an update on the beloved classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for the PS5, as well as insights into the future of themes for the console.

In a tweet, Sony announced that the much-loved classic themes will be removed tomorrow, on January 31, 2025. However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Sony confirmed that these nostalgia-driven designs will return at a later date, offering PS5 users the chance to relive the iconic boot-up sounds of their favorite past consoles.

"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 overwhelmingly positive feedback on these four themes, we're working diligently behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the coming months."

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 delivered some disappointing news in a follow-up tweet. They stated that there are currently no plans to develop additional themes for the PS5, emphasizing a focus on celebrating legacy PlayStation hardware.

"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 said.

This announcement has led to widespread disappointment among fans, who have been hoping for the return of customizable themes—a feature that was available on previous PlayStation consoles but has yet to be implemented on the PS5.

The nostalgia themes, which were introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, 2024, allow PS5 users to personalize their home screens and menus with designs inspired by the PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4. The PSOne theme features the iconic console on the home screen background, the PS2 theme incorporates its distinctive menu shapes, the PS3 theme adds its wave background, and the PS4 theme includes similar wave patterns. Each theme also includes the corresponding console's unique sound effects, enhancing the nostalgic experience for users.