PlayStation Explores Reviving Classic Game Franchises

Sony's Hermen Hulst confirms ongoing efforts to leverage legacy IPs while developing new titles for a diverse gaming portfolio.

PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst stated the company is actively reviewing opportunities to bring back dormant franchises alongside creating new ones.
Sony has been archiving 30 years of PlayStation games through a dedicated preservation team established in 2022.
Fans have expressed interest in the return of franchises like Sly Cooper, Jak and Daxter, and Twisted Metal, though no specific revivals have been confirmed.
Sony is focusing on diversifying its gaming portfolio by working with external studios and exploring new game genres.
Naughty Dog recently announced its next project, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' as part of Sony's strategy to expand its lineup of original IPs.