Retro PlayStation Themes to Return After Initial Availability

In December, Sony announced the release of limited-time console themes for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation, capturing the retro-goodness of old-school PlayStation consoles. However, the availability of these themes is set to close at the end of January, which is a disappointment for fans.

Fortunately, Sony has announced that the "classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes" will be coming back "in the months ahead." While there is no specific time frame for their return, the company notes that it needs to do some "work behind the scenes" to make this happen.

A Message from PlayStation

On January 30, 2025, PlayStation tweeted that they are grateful for the positive response to the four retro themes, which will be leaving tomorrow. The company stated that due to the positive response, they are doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the future.

No Plans for Additional Themes

Unfortunately, those hoping that the positive response to the four retro themes would lead to Sony creating more unique backgrounds may be out of luck. The company stated that "there aren’t plans to create additional themes in the future." This news is a disappointment for fans who were hoping to see more retro-themed consoles.

A Brief History of Retro PlayStation Themes

Sony first introduced these themes to celebrate the PlayStation’s 30th birthday. The company also took this opportunity to sell limited-edition PS5 consoles that looked like the original 1995 machine. As expected, these consoles sold out in a flash. It did something similar ten years ago for the console’s 20th birthday.

Conclusion

While the initial availability of the retro PlayStation themes is set to close at the end of January, fans can look forward to their return in the months ahead. However, it seems that there are no plans for additional retro-themed consoles in the future.