Sony has recently provided an update regarding the limited-time console themes for the PS5, featuring designs inspired by the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4. These beloved nostalgia themes, which celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, are set to leave the PS5 on January 31, 2025. However, Sony has assured fans that these themes will make a comeback in the future due to their overwhelmingly positive reception.

In a tweet, Sony expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic response to these themes and confirmed their temporary departure: “Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, 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 months ahead.”

These themes allow PS5 users to customize their home screen and menus with iconic elements from each console generation. The PSOne theme features the classic 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 its familiar wave patterns. Additionally, each theme comes with the corresponding console's sound effects, enhancing the nostalgic experience.

However, Sony also shared some disappointing news. In a follow-up tweet, the company stated that there are no plans to develop additional themes for the PS5: “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 disappointment among fans, especially since themes were a popular feature in previous PlayStation consoles. Despite the lack of new themes, the return of these classic designs offers a silver lining for those who cherish the nostalgia of earlier PlayStation generations.