PS5's throwback PlayStation themes are returning permanently
Sony has announced that the popular limited-time retro PlayStation themes for PS5 are making a return for good this week in a new system update.
The details:
Last year, Sony released several themes based on previous PlayStation consoles to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the platform’s debut. This included a full boot screen replicating the PS1's iconic start-up, as well as new sounds and visuals modeled after each console's home screen. However, these were only temporary and were later removed in a console update in January.
After fans complained about the removal of the themes, Sony promised to reintroduce them at a later date. It has now been confirmed that an update will be released today that will allow players to enable the themes in the Appearance menu of the PS5's Settings. The themes available include those paying tribute to the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4, but the 30th Anniversary theme will not be returning.
The update will also include a new feature called Audio Focus, which allows players to "amplify soft sounds to meet your hearing preferences, ensuring a clearer audio experience when using headphones or headsets." The presets available include "Boost Low Pitch," which amplifies "roaring engines and rumbling noises," "Boost High Pitch," which focuses on sounds like footsteps, and two more presets for both voice chats and general quiet noises.
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