13 Sony PlayStation Franchises We Need Back on PS5 & PS6
An opinion piece argues that Sony has become overly reliant on a narrow set of franchises and studios to drive PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 sales. While acknowledging strong work by major Sony-owned studios—including Santa Monica Studio’s God of War, Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us and upcoming Intergalactic, Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man and Wolverine projects, Sucker Punch’s Ghost series, and Housemarque’s Returnal—the article contends that PlayStation needs to revive classic franchises from its extensive back catalog.
The piece emphasizes that the gaming market needs “new blood,” interpreted as returning to beloved PlayStation franchises that have been dormant or underutilized in recent generations. The author presents a list of 13 franchises worthy of revival on current and next-generation PlayStation hardware, arguing that these properties hold significant nostalgic value and untapped potential.
Drawing from personal experience spanning 25-30 years with PlayStation consoles, the author reflects broader sentiment that Sony’s intellectual property library contains numerous valuable brands deserving another chance. The article suggests that while current Sony studios are producing quality titles, strategic revival of classic franchises could diversify PlayStation’s portfolio and reignite fan engagement with dormant properties.