Sony has provided an update on the much-loved classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for PS5, along with news about the possibility of more themes being added to the console. In a recent tweet, Sony announced that these nostalgia-inducing themes will be departing on January 31, 2025. However, there's good news for fans: Sony has promised that these themes will make a return in the future.
“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 positive response on these 4 themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the months ahead.”
While the return of these beloved themes is exciting, Sony has also shared some disappointing news. In a follow-up tweet, the company clarified that there are currently no plans to develop additional themes beyond the existing ones.
“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's statement read.
This announcement has led to a wave of disappointment among fans who have been eagerly awaiting the introduction of new themes to the PS5, a feature that was popular in previous console generations. Sony has yet to implement themes on the PS5, and based on this latest statement, it seems unlikely to happen within this console generation.
The nostalgia themes, introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, 2024, allow PS5 users to customize their home screen and menus with elements from the PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4. The PSOne theme features the classic console on the home screen background, the PS2 theme includes its iconic menu shapes, the PS3 theme showcases its wave background, and the PS4 theme adds similar wave patterns. Each theme also includes the corresponding sound effects from each console, adding to the nostalgic experience.