ComicBook puts forward five recommendations for PlayStation, urging Sony to address player demands before the rumored launch of its next-generation console. The suggestions cover Bloodborne, legacy title ports, game genre diversity, development of old franchises, and physical discs.
The article argues that Sony's recent investments in live-service games, studio closures, and the loss of exclusivity for a Kojima Productions title have raised doubts among players about its direction. The author also lists the shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita stores and the halt of physical game production as concerns, noting that Xbox's missteps over the past decade have eased the pressure on PlayStation.
The first recommendation is to remake, remaster, or update Bloodborne. The author believes that the game's performance on the standard PS5 still has room for improvement and that it has yet to be ported to other platforms. FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has stated that he does not oppose a PC port, but the intellectual property rights for Bloodborne do not belong to FromSoftware.
The article then suggests that Sony bring more legacy titles to current-generation consoles, especially those still stuck on PS3 and PS Vita, citing examples such as the Resistance series, the Infamous series, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. The author argues that emulation could also be a viable option, as not every game requires a full remake.
Regarding the new game lineup, the author believes that PlayStation has focused heavily on third-person action games in recent years and hopes Sony will explore more genres. Citing Astro Bot as an example, they illustrate how titles with different styles can also be part of PlayStation's game roster.
The article also suggests that Sony allow smaller studios to attempt developing titles from its older franchises. The final recommendation is to bring back physical discs. These five points are directions proposed by the author, not plans announced by Sony.