Summary
- After the recent leak of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, PlayStation is rumored to reveal an "even less exciting" remaster alongside it at the purported September State of Play.
- This enigmatic remaster is confirmed to not be Bloodborne, disappointing fans who have been requesting a modern port of the FromSoftware title for several years.
- Speculation and rumors suggest that Gravity Rush 2, Detroit: Become Human, and The Order: 1886 could be potential candidates for the upcoming remaster announcement.
A reliable source claims that PlayStation is gearing up to announce an "even less exciting" remaster than the recently leaked Horizon Zero Dawn in the coming weeks. Both of these remasters could show up at the State of Play presentation that PlayStation is heavily rumored to air this month.
After the May 2024 State of Play accrued mixed reactions, PlayStation fans have been clamoring for a bigger Showcase livestream that announces some new tentpole first-party games from the gaming giant's bigger in-house studios. Contrary to the demands, though, PlayStation is apparently planning a State of Play for late September. However, this presentation may not be as light on first-party announcements as previous State of Plays, as recent reports point to the September livestream being "pretty big."
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered's recent ESRB rating leak may have been the first proper sign of a potentially imminent State of Play, since the game hasn't been announced yet. Now, credible industry insider Jeff Grubb has chimed in on the discussion, alleging the existence of another PlayStation remaster due to be revealed very soon alongside Horizon Zero Dawn. In a recent episode of the Game Mess Mornings podcast, Grubb stated that PlayStation is working on an "even less exciting" remaster than Horizon Zero Dawn, which will "probably" be announced at the upcoming September State of Play.
Bloodborne Fans Shouldn't Get Their Hopes Up About The Mystery Remaster
The insider didn't name this mystery remaster, but specifically noted that "it's definitely not Bloodborne." The pleas for a Bloodborne remaster on PS5 and PC have subsisted for years due to the base game's 30fps framerate cap on PS4. Unfortunately, though, despite 2025 being Bloodborne's 10-year anniversary, Grubb said that he hasn't heard of Sony doing anything with the critically-acclaimed FromSoftware title. There's always a chance that the insider could receive new information at a later time that suggests otherwise, but Bloodborne fans likely shouldn't hold their breaths.
It's also difficult to pin down what Grubb means by a "less exciting" remaster, since games are an inherently subjective matter. As far as rumors go, a Gravity Rush 2 remaster for PS5 and PC was purported to be in the works earlier this year, but the leaker behind it hasn't provided any updates since. Other than that, PlayStation fans speculate that Detroit: Become Human and The Order: 1886 are also likely candidates for a remaster, since they're both locked to 30fps via backwards compatibility on PS5. Hopefully, the mystery surrounding this remaster won't last too long, as the State of Play is rumored to air on September 24.
PlayStation 5
Sony's PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon's Souls and Astro's Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
