Sony says the limited-time PlayStation 30th Anniversary themes on PS5 are being removed tomorrow, but promises players they’ll return.
Last monthSonyreleased aPS5update which let players customise aspects of the console’s operating system, based on different console generations.
This included the PS1 boot-up animation as a new start-up sequence, and a variety of themes based on PS1,PS2,PS3,PS4or the 30th Anniversary, which could be applied to the home screen and other areas.
Sony informed players at the time that these themes would only be temporary, and it’s now confirmed that they’ll be leaving on Friday (January 31).
However, it now says it plans to bring them back thanks to positive user feedback.
Thank you for the fantastic response to the classicPlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow.
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…pic.twitter.com/KYk5DHQ3wO
— PlayStation (@PlayStation)Jun 09, 2025
“Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow,” a statement on the official PlayStation account reads on X.
“Due to the positive response on these four themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the months ahead.”
Sony recently updated PlayStation’s website with atimeline chronicling 30 yearsof the iconic gaming brand.
Last year it also launchedPlayStation’s 30th Anniversary Collection, which includes grey PS5 Digital and PS5 Pro consoles.
