Sony Reveals Mixed Updates on PS5 Themes

Sony has recently provided an update regarding the beloved classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for the PS5, along with insights on the potential for additional themes. In a tweet, Sony announced that these cherished themes will be unavailable starting tomorrow, January 31, 2025. However, there’s a silver lining: Sony assured fans that these themes will make a comeback in the future, much to the delight of PS5 users who relish the nostalgic boot-up sounds and visuals.

“Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow,” Sony tweeted. “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.”

Your PS5 now has themes that use imagery and sound from previous PlayStation consoles! pic.twitter.com/5UAwEplcwX

— IGN (@IGN) December 3, 2024

While the return of these themes is exciting news, Sony also shared a disappointing update in a follow-up tweet: there are no plans to introduce new themes for the PS5. Sony stated, “While there aren’t plans to create additional themes in the future, we're excited to keep celebrating legacy PlayStation hardware with you all.” This announcement has left many fans disheartened, especially since themes have been a beloved feature on previous PlayStation consoles.

The nostalgia themes, launched to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, 2024, allow PS5 users to customize their home screen and menus with designs inspired by the PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4. The PSOne theme features the classic console on the home screen background, the PS2 theme incorporates its iconic menu shapes, the PS3 theme adds its distinctive wave background, and the PS4 theme includes the wave patterns seen in its menus. Each theme also includes the unique sound effects of their respective consoles, enhancing the nostalgic experience for users.