Sony Reveals Mixed News 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 into the potential for future themes. In a tweet, Sony announced that these cherished themes will be departing from the PS5 on January 31, 2025. However, fans can take heart in the news that these nostalgic themes are set to make a comeback 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.”

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 some disappointing information in a follow-up tweet. The company confirmed that there are no plans to introduce new themes for the PS5 in the future. Sony's statement read, “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 led to a wave of disappointment among fans, who have been eagerly awaiting the addition of themes to the PS5, a feature that was a staple in previous PlayStation consoles. It appears that, at least for this console generation, new themes are off the table.

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