Hey PlayStation fans, there’s a bit of a shake-up happening with your PS5’s beloved system features. Tomorrow, the classic UI themes and iconic boot screen, which were introduced last month to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th birthday, are set to disappear. But before you burst into a frenzy of disappointment, let’s dive into why it’s not all doom and gloom. Initially, when Sony announced this feature, it was clear it was temporary, yet the response was overwhelming. Fans weren’t shy about voicing their desire for these nostalgic elements to become a permanent fixture, flooding Sony with petitions urging a change of heart.
Now, here’s some news to tide you over—the PS5’s 30th anniversary feature update may make a comeback. Sony took to social media platform X to share that they’re exploring ways to reintroduce the special themes from the beloved PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4. Don’t get too carried away, though. The announcement doesn’t promise a permanent return of themes to the PlayStation ecosystem.
Themes were a real highlight of the PS4 experience, and their absence on the PS5 has been keenly felt since the console’s 2020 release. Fans have passionately campaigned for their return, but it seems Sony isn’t planning a full-scale reintroduction, aside from the content found in the new Welcome Hub and our recent 30th anniversary celebration.
Sony put it simply in a tweet: “While there aren’t plans to create additional themes in the future, we’re excited to keep celebrating legacy PlayStation hardware with you all.” So why is this feature being taken away only to be offered again? The reasons remain a mystery; the tech wizards at Sony have yet to divulge their secrets.
The official PlayStation Twitter account acknowledged the enthusiasm, stating, “Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow. Due to the positive response on these four themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back…” So while we bid farewell to these cherished themes for now, take heart—they may very well make a reappearance soon. Keep your eyes peeled, gamers!
