Bloodborne Remake Rumors Revive After PlayStation 30th Anniversary Trailer Drops

Following PlayStation's 30th-anniversary video, speculation surrounding a Bloodborne remake or sequel has resurfaced. This article explores the latest news and the PS5's recent update.

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary: A Bloodborne Finale?

Bloodborne's Appearance in the Anniversary Trailer

Set to a unique rendition of The Cranberries' "Dreams," the trailer highlighted PlayStation's most celebrated 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"). Bloodborne's concluding appearance and its caption fueled intense fan speculation.

Despite the lack of concrete information, fans are actively speculating about a Bloodborne 2 or a remastered version with enhanced visuals and 60fps. This isn't the first time such rumors have circulated; a previous Instagram post by PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations also generated similar excitement.

However, the trailer's inclusion of Bloodborne might simply acknowledge its notorious difficulty, emphasizing the persistence required to conquer the game, rather than hinting at new content.

PS5 Update: Customizable UI

Sony released a PS5 update celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary, including a limited-time PS1 boot sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. The update offers 30th-anniversary and PS1 to PS4 themes, allowing players to revisit past console experiences.

This update lets PS5 users customize their home screen's visuals and sounds based on older consoles. After installing the update, users can navigate to PS5 Settings, select "PlayStation 30th Anniversary," and then "Appearance and Sound" to change their home screen.

The update has been well-received, particularly the return of the PS4 UI. However, the limited-time availability has disappointed some, leading to speculation that this might be a test for future, more extensive UI customization options on PS5.

Sony's Potential Handheld Console

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

Digital Foundry's John Linneman confirmed having heard about the handheld months prior. The panelists suggested that both Microsoft and Sony entering the portable market is a logical move given the popularity of mobile gaming. This implies their handheld devices could complement mobile gaming.

While Microsoft has openly discussed their interest, Sony remains tight-lipped. Despite the corroboration, it may take years before seeing these handheld devices from Microsoft and Sony, as creating affordable yet graphically impressive consoles to compete with Nintendo presents a challenge. Meanwhile, Nintendo is ahead in the portable gaming race, with plans to reveal more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor within the current fiscal year.