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PlayStation Classic Themes Are Returning to PS5 in Next Update

Published on: 2025-08-12 19:09:00

If you're anything like me, gaming hasn't quite felt right without the impactful sights and sounds of the PlayStation 2's start-up menu. If that is the case for you -- for starters, you're probably also turning 30 this year, and we'll get through it together -- but also, Sony has great news: The classic themes for the PlayStation 5 are coming back, this time for good. Sony confirmed this news in an official blog post on Wednesday, laying out the new features coming to PS5 in the next system update. In addition to some nifty new audio options, you'll once again be able to deck out your console's UI with themes based on its classic predecessors: the PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4. These were first introduced as a limited-time offering for the PlayStation brand's 30th anniversary last year, but they went over so well with longtime fans that they're back for good. "Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our community, we're happy to bring back the look and feel of the four console desig ... Read full article.