Sony May Revive Classic PlayStation Franchises, Insider Claims

PlayStation is under heavy scrutiny after increasing PlayStation Plus prices and confirming that future single-player exclusives may no longer launch on PC. Now, a new rumor suggests Sony could revisit some of its dormant franchises.

Rumors claim that Sony is reviving older franchises

According to insider NateTheHate, there is truth to claims that Sony is exploring the revival of older PlayStation IPs. However, the insider did not specify which franchises may return or how far these discussions have progressed.

The latest speculation started after separate rumors claimed Sony could be bringing back the InFamous series. That report remains unverified, but NateTheHate’s comments suggest Sony may be looking at multiple older franchises rather than focusing on a single game.

Sony owns several dormant PlayStation IPs that fans have wanted to see return for years, including franchises from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 eras.

Rumors circulating online suggest Sony could be considering revivals of older PlayStation franchises, including MotorStorm, Sly Cooper, Ape Escape, and SOCOM.

However, none of these projects have been officially confirmed by Sony, and there is currently no evidence that any of the games are actively in development. The speculation mainly comes from insider discussions and growing fan interest surrounding the possibility of PlayStation bringing back dormant IPs.

Meanwhile, reports claim Sony is also struggling with potential PS6 pricing challenges due to ongoing memory supply shortages, which could affect next-generation hardware costs.

Via Insider Gaming