A recent interview with a PlayStation co-CEO has suggested that the company is open to exploring the revival of its classic gaming franchises. Hermen Hulst, an executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment, discussed topics regarding the future of PlayStation, and how they may draw from the past as part of their new direction.
Hulst's interview with the Japanese video game magazine Famitsu has sparked discussion among fans online, leading to considerations on which beloved PlayStation IPs could see a comeback in 2025 and beyond. The interview also reflected on the success of Team Asobi's Astro Bot, the importance of games like Uncharted 2 and God of War in Hulst's vision for PlayStation's future, and the challenges of the live-service model as seen in the infamous launch and quick shutdown of Concord this year.
Herman Hulst's interview with Famitsu touched upon some of his major inspirations in PlayStation's catalog of iconic IPs, with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and the modern classic God of War being brought up in discussion. Hulst noted that Naughty Dog's 2009 sequel "fundamentally changed the concept of games" with Santa Monica Studio's revival of God of War featuring some of the best immersion in a game...
