Speculation about Bloodborne has surged once again following its feature in PlayStation's 30th anniversary video. Dive into the latest updates on the game and the new PS5 enhancements.

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Ends with a Bang

Ending the Anniversary Trailer with Bloodborne

Set to a creative rendition of "Dreams" by The Cranberries, the trailer highlighted PlayStation's most cherished games, each with thematic captions. For instance, Final Fantasy 7 was tagged with "It's about fantasy," and Resident Evil with "It's about fear." However, Bloodborne's closing spot and the "It's about persistence" phrase have ignited discussions about possible new developments.

Despite the absence of concrete information about Bloodborne before and after the trailer's release, fans continue to speculate about a Bloodborne 2 or a remastered version with enhanced 60fps and graphics. This isn't the first time such rumors have circulated; on August 17, PlayStation Italia's Instagram post featuring iconic game locations similarly fueled fan excitement, though no official announcements followed.

The trailer's conclusion with Bloodborne might simply be a nod to its challenging gameplay, emphasizing the need for player persistence, rather than hinting at new updates.

PS5’s Latest Update Allowing UI Customization

In celebration of PlayStation's 30th anniversary, Sony released a new PS5 update featuring a limited-time PS1 boot-up sequence and customizable themes inspired by past consoles. The update includes themes from the 30th Anniversary and PS1 to PS4, allowing fans to immerse themselves in nostalgia.

With this update, PS5 users can personalize their home screen's design and sound effects to reflect their favorite past consoles. After installing the update, navigate to the PS5's Settings, select "PlayStation 30th Anniversary," and then choose "Appearance and Sound" to customize your home screen's background and sound effects.

Fans have warmly received this update, particularly the return of the PS4's user interface. However, the limited-time availability has left some wishing for a permanent option, with some even willing to pay for it. There's also speculation that Sony might be testing the waters for a broader UI customization feature on the PS5 in the future.

Sony Developing a New Handheld Console

The speculation didn't stop with the PS5 update. On December 2, Digital Foundry confirmed Bloomberg's report about Sony's development of a new handheld console for PS5 games during their Digital Foundry Direct. Bloomberg's article on November 25 highlighted Sony's early-stage plans to enter the portable gaming market, currently dominated by the Nintendo Switch.

John Linneman, Senior Staff Writer at Digital Foundry, noted, "We actually heard about this handheld some months ago from a couple of sources specifically. We're not in the business of leaking things, but it's interesting that this finally, sort of, started to make its rounds because it just sort of confirmed what we had seen and heard off the record."

The panelists also discussed the strategic move by Microsoft and Sony into the portable gaming market, given the rise of smartphone gaming. They believe that upcoming handheld devices can coexist with mobile devices.

While Microsoft has openly expressed interest in developing a handheld gaming device, Sony remains silent on the matter. Despite Digital Foundry's confirmation, it may be years before we see these portable devices from Microsoft and Sony, as they aim to create affordable yet graphically superior consoles to compete with Nintendo.

Meanwhile, Nintendo is already advancing in the portable gaming arena. In May 2024, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Twitter (X) that more information about the Nintendo Switch's successor would be revealed within the fiscal year.