Bloodborne Remake Rumors Revive After PlayStation 30th Anniversary Trailer Drops

PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Celebration Fuels Bloodborne Speculation and More!

The recent PlayStation 30th-anniversary trailer reignited fervent speculation surrounding a potential Bloodborne remaster or sequel. The trailer's inclusion of Bloodborne, accompanied by the caption "It's about persistence," sent ripples through the gaming community.

While the trailer showcased various PlayStation classics like Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Helldivers 2, each with themed captions, Bloodborne's placement and caption fueled the ongoing rumors. This isn't the first time such speculation arose; a previous Instagram post from PlayStation Italia featuring iconic Bloodborne locations sparked a similar fan reaction. However, the anniversary trailer's message might simply acknowledge the game's notoriously high difficulty, requiring significant player persistence.

Beyond Bloodborne, the anniversary also brought a PS5 update. This update includes limited-time PS1 boot-up sequences and customizable themes inspired by past PlayStation consoles. PS5 users can now personalize their home screen's appearance and sound effects, choosing from various PlayStation eras. While fans appreciate the nostalgic touch, the limited-time nature of the update has led to some disappointment and speculation about future, more comprehensive UI customization options.

Adding to the excitement, rumors of a new Sony handheld console gained traction. Digital Foundry corroborated earlier Bloomberg reports suggesting Sony is developing a handheld device for PS5 games. This move is seen as a logical response to the growing mobile gaming market, allowing Sony to compete with Nintendo's dominance in the portable gaming space. While Microsoft has been more open about its handheld ambitions, Sony remains tight-lipped. The development is likely to take considerable time before a release. Meanwhile, Nintendo's President, Shuntaro Furukawa, has hinted at revealing details about the Nintendo Switch's successor soon.