Sony may be working on reviving old and perhaps long-forgotten game IPs. These speculations were fueled by a statement in a video game podcast. The podcast mentioned that Sony is working on several "deep-cut" projects, but remained vague on details. This report follows... Sony's recent statementthat all brands are constantly re-evaluated.
These classics could return
The list of potential candidates is long – after all, Sony has built up an impressive collection of brands over the years. One of the hottest speculations revolves around “Sly Cooper"The recent return of the original games to the PlayStation Store has given fans hope, but the series' cult status could exclude them from Robinson's 'smaller' projects."
The same applies to "Jak and Daxter," another popular franchise. Although this series hasn't been active for some time, it remains present among fans. Could Sony bring back these iconic characters? Another contender is "Ape Escape," which recently received an homage from Astrobot and has therefore resurfaced in discussions.
Also "Gravity Rush“This was frequently mentioned, especially given the announcement of an upcoming film. A game revival coinciding with the film's release would be a clever marketing strategy that could appeal to both old and new fans.
Is the success of Astro Bot a harbinger?
"Astro Bot," a game that drew inspiration from nostalgic PlayStation moments, could be a clue as to how Sony intends to handle its classic titles. By specifically paying tribute to older franchises, Sony has already demonstrated the enduring potential of these brands. Perhaps Astro Bot was a test run for a larger comeback of older IPs.
The TV adaptation of “Twisted Metal“This brought the brand back into the spotlight, but the game itself remains in an uncertain future. Despite a canceled live-service title, the series could still get a new chance – provided Sony finds the right concept.”
Which games will actually be revived remains a mystery for now. However, the discussions sparked by this rumor prove that interest in Sony's older franchises is still going strong. It remains to be seen whether and when Sony will make the nostalgic dreams of many fans come true with an official announcement. Until then, it's a matter of speculating, hoping, and perhaps rediscovering a classic or two in the PlayStation Store.
It would be awesome if the old Sonic PlayStation 2 games and the Harry Potter games from the PS2 were remade; I'd even pay money for that.
I would be very happy to receive a Knack3 or a new siphon filter.
It's like Groundhog Day, as I said, as long as there's nothing concrete, it's all just smoke and mirrors.
Considering how long Helldrivers 2 has been around, and the idea of making a Killzone skin came about, it's clear that using old IPs won't work.
I even read that Naughty Dog is finished with Uncharted, and if they're already abandoning that, then Jack and Dexter won't be coming back anytime soon.
Question… What is Helldrivers 2? Never heard of it!
Sly Cooper 2 was awesome
Elias Kungl II is now available on PS4 and 5.
Tobias Ströll, what do I want with this?