PlayStation’s Remaster Strategy: A New Chapter
Following the leak of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, a fresh report suggests that PlayStation is working on another revamped first-party title, much to the disappointment of many fans. Rumors about HZD Remastered have circulated for years, with many expecting a PlayStation 5 release before the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, launched. Since that prediction proved false, consumers now suspect Sony is repackaging older titles. However, it appears there is another project in development.
On YouTube, journalist and insider Jeff Grubb shed light on PlayStation’s approach to revitalizing relatively recent games. He mentioned hearing about a “less exciting remaster” that is not Horizon Zero Dawn.
While no additional details about the project have emerged, Grubb’s hint has sparked a wave of speculation within the PlayStation community as fans guess which game might make a comeback. Many hope for Bloodborne, although given the extensive requests for such a remaster, it seems unlikely to be deemed “less exciting.”
Potential Candidates for PlayStation’s Next Remaster
Speculations Abound
Although Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has yet to be officially confirmed, the PlayStation community has largely dismissed the idea, making it challenging to pinpoint a project that could generate even less enthusiasm. Some popular guesses include Days Gone, an open-world zombie game that didn’t quite meet Sony’s expectations. Others speculate about God of War (2018) being a possibility. However, this remains conjecture until PlayStation makes an official announcement.
A Familiar Pattern
PlayStation has garnered a reputation for heavily relying on remastering recent games to bolster its console libraries. The Last of Us Part I serves as a recent example, where the upgraded version failed to justify a full-priced re-release, leading to criticism that Sony is merely repackaging older titles. Marvel’s Spider-Man is another instance where a remaster provided an almost identical experience.
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The Growing Frustration Among Fans
Whatever PlayStation’s mystery remaster turns out to be, players are growing weary of this strategy. With increasing demands to release Bloodborne on PC and PlayStation 5, the consistent focus on remastering games that don’t need it is frustrating. If anything, Horizon Zero Dawn would benefit more from a free update to enhance performance on PS5, making a completely separate release seem unnecessary.
