To celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary which is on December 3. Sony releases a new PlayStation 5 update. The update changes the console’s boot screen to the original PlayStation and shows the logo alongside the original Sony Computer Entertainment logo. It also adds a PlayStation 30th Anniversary option that adds the PlayStation One, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 home screen and menu themes and sound effects. However, Sony claimed this new feature is only available for a limited time. An official trailer for the anniversary was also released.
As part of PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, you can change parts of the PS5 startup and background, including the bootup audio sounds and themes of previous generations PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4.
*"For a limited time"#PS5 #PlayStation #Sony pic.twitter.com/DwMQLTG07w
— Shinobi602 (@shinobi602) December 2, 2024
a new PS5 update has brought back the original PS1 boot up screen and sounds to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. You can also customize the home screen with sounds and designs from a variety of different PlayStation console generations pic.twitter.com/kMl7DjbfNL
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) December 2, 2024
The previous plans to celebrate the anniversary via Sony details:
ASTRO BOT – PlayStation 30th Anniversary Photo Opportunity
We’re pleased to share a first look at a 30th anniversary photo opportunity located in ASTRO BOT‘s central hub, where Bots you’ve saved throughout your spacefaring adventures will hang out, ready to dance along with your stylish moves.
An Early Look at What’s Ahead
My First Gran Turismo
This holiday, look forward to My First Gran Turismo—a free trial version designed to attract a diverse players of all skill levels to the globally acclaimed Gran Turismo 7. This upcoming release will include some of the favorite cars, tracks, and race events that evoke the nostalgia and excitement of the very first Gran Turismo experience. Look out for more details on My First Gran Turismo, available to all PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players this holiday.
Digital Game Soundtracks
In collaboration with Sony Music, each month from October through January, we’ll release for the first time on Spotify a set of digital soundtracks from fan-favorite PlayStation franchises. You’ll be able to stream the following game soundtracks on Spotify or purchase them on various digital music storefronts, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and participating music retailers:
- God of War
- God of War II
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- Twisted Metal
- Starhawk
- Warhawk
- Unit 13
You can also vibe to our specially curated PlayStation 30th Anniversary playlist on Spotify, available to stream today. We’ll have more to share on the upcoming digital soundtrack releases, which will be added to this playlist over time, so stay tuned!
Shapes of Play
A new collection of products called “Shapes of Play,” crafted by the team behind the design of PlayStation consoles, gives you opportunities to create fun moments with our iconic shapes:
Shapes of Play: Battle – A board game where you can challenge a friend to line up four different shapes of the same color on the board to win.
Shapes of Play: Create – A set of magnetic blocks that you can position in any direction to create fun shapes.
Shapes of Play: Recharge – Lets you experience a new way to recharge between games, especially after that tough boss battle.
Shapes of Play will launch in December 2024, exclusively through direct.playstation.com in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Benelux. Preorders start today exclusively through PlayStation Direct.
Free Online Multiplayer Weekend and Esports Tournaments
Join us later this month for a free online multiplayer weekend and exciting esports tournaments! To celebrate the fantastic online games and communities on PlayStation, we’re hosting a free online multiplayer weekend on September 21 and 22. During those days, you can enjoy online multiplayer for games you own without having a PlayStation Plus membership, on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
During the same weekend, we’ll host a series of PlayStation 5 esports tournaments, featuring titles like NBA 2K24, NBA 2K25, Madden NFL 24, MLB The Show 24, EA UFC 5, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear: Strive. If you own any of these games and qualify, you can compete on September 21 and 22 to win a special 30th anniversary-themed avatar and other game-specific prizes. Players on PlayStation 5 can sign up via the Game Hub or the in-game PlayStation Tournaments button. Keep an eye on compete.playstation.com for all the upcoming tournament details.
As we celebrate 30 years of play, these upcoming activities and releases are just a taste of what’s to come. Be on the lookout for more announcements in the near future!
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