PlayStation May Be Looking at Older IP Revivals, Including Possible PS3-Era Comebacks
PlayStation fans, this one is interesting — especially if you grew up during the PS2 and PS3 era and still complain that Sony has too many cinematic sequels and not enough weird, risky stuff.
According to TechPowerUp, Sony is reportedly looking into bringing back some of its older, unused PlayStation IPs. The claim comes via NateTheHate2 on X, who said Sony was “exploring and considering” revivals for dormant franchises. The wording matters here: this does not sound like Sony is talking about games that already had recent PS4 or PS5 entries. The rumour points more toward IPs from the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, and possibly PlayStation 3 generations.
For Malaysian and SEA players, that is a pretty big deal. A lot of PlayStation loyalty in this region was built during the PS2 and PS3 years — cybercafes, game shops, second-hand discs, shared memory cards, the whole nostalgic package. If Sony really starts digging into that back catalogue, it could hit a very different emotional button compared to another safe sequel.
inFamous might be one of the first names back
The most specific rumour right now involves inFamous, the superhero action series originally developed by Sucker Punch. On the VGC Podcast, journalist Jordan Miller said there is “an inFamous thing happening somewhere else in PlayStation.”
That suggests two important things. First, something related to inFamous may already be in motion. Second, Sucker Punch may not be the studio handling it this time.
Miller did not reveal his source, name the developer, or give concrete details on the project. TechPowerUp notes that the wording sounds more like a new entry than a straight remake, but for now, this is still rumour territory.
Still, inFamous coming back would make sense. It has the kind of power-fantasy gameplay that could work well on modern hardware — fast movement, flashy abilities, big city destruction, moral choices. For players who only joined PlayStation during the PS4 or PS5 era, the series is also old enough to feel fresh again.
The remake angle is complicated
This also comes at an awkward time because Sony recently shuttered Bluepoint Games, a studio known for strong remasters and remakes. That makes the whole “old IP revival” idea more interesting, because if Sony is serious about bringing back older franchises, it may not simply be leaning on the usual remake-specialist route.
That could be good or bad. A new studio can bring new energy to a classic IP, but it can also miss what made the original click. Fans are very sensitive about this stuff, bro — especially when nostalgia is involved.
Why SEA players should care
For Malaysia, the biggest question is value. If these revivals arrive as full-price PS5 games, local players will naturally compare them against the usual RM200–RM300 console game pricing range. Nostalgia alone will not be enough. The games need to feel properly rebuilt or meaningfully expanded, not just dressed up and sold again.
There is also a bigger PlayStation strategy question here. If Sony brings back older IPs, it could help fill the gap between massive first-party releases and give PS5 owners more variety. Not everything needs to be a prestige cinematic blockbuster. Sometimes we just want stylish powers, arcade chaos, or a forgotten PS2-era gem with modern controls.
For now, nothing is officially confirmed. But if Sony is genuinely opening the vault, PlayStation fans in Malaysia and across SEA should keep an eye on this. The right revival could be a proper win — not just for nostalgia, but for making the PS5 library feel less predictable.
Source: TechPowerUp
