Rumor: Sony to Revive Multiple Dormant PlayStation IPs for 2025 – Here’s Our Wishlist

One of the common complaints among die-hard PlayStation fans about the current and previous console generations is the lack of titles from the iconic IPs that once made PlayStation a hub for creative and diverse experiences across multiple genres. This isn’t to say PlayStation Studios doesn’t produce quality games, but there’s a noticeable absence of the charming projects that were still prevalent during the PS3 era.

Astro Bot is the latest title to hark back to some of the best franchises from the original PlayStation. However, these cameos and nods simply aren’t enough. Thankfully, the tide seems to be turning, albeit slowly, as PlayStation is reportedly reviving at least a couple of dormant IPs, according to Andy Robinson of VGC.

Revival of Dormant PlayStation IPs

In the latest episode of VGC: The Video Game Podcast, the crew discussed their hopes for PlayStation releases throughout 2025 and how they’d love for older titles to be revived, including Fat Princess from the PS3. Andy Robinson (VGC Editor-in-chief) chimed in and confirmed that he knows of at least two titles that are currently being developed based on “deep deep cut old IP”. Here is the full quote from the podcast:

Andy: Without being an insider dick, I know of a couple that they're working on, like the deep deep cut old IP stuff. Kinda in the mold that you're talking about, really, maybe some smaller games, supplementing their big releases.

Here’s a timestamped YouTube link of the exact conversation moment:

So, essentially, these aren’t exactly AAA budget titles but smaller releases that they can take risks with. This lines up with what PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst recently confirmed in a Famitsu interview recognizing the importance of older PlayStation IPs.

"Our extensive IP portfolio is an important asset for PlayStation, and as part of our efforts to strengthen our portfolio, we continually explore opportunities to leverage our legacy IP as well as develop new franchises"

Whether these revival projects are new experiences, remasters, or remakes, we’ll find out soon enough throughout 2025. With that said, here is our unreasonable wishlist of IPs for these potential revivals:

• A new Ape Escape game: The last major Ape Escape release was on the PS2. This series was once synonymous with the PlayStation brand, and that’s the reality we want to return to.
• RIDGE RACER Collection: Sure, this isn’t a first-party series, but RIDGE RACER has its best entries exclusively on PlayStation hardware. A collection with some of the best entries shouldn’t be a huge undertaking, and that’s something we’d love to see for modern consoles.

• A New Jak and Daxter: The Last of Us? Uncharted? Give me Jak and Daxter again Naughty Dog, we’ve seen enough characters rendered in incredible detail. It’s time to go back. It’s clear that Ratchet and Clank are doing well enough to continue getting an entry on both the PS4 and PS5 and Jak and Daxter deserve the same.

• Wipeout Collection: You know what? Just give me collections of every major racing franchise on PlayStation, but Wipeout should be the first one. Motorstorm too, since I can wish for anything.
• Tokyo Jungle: I played this game, and everyone who didn’t isn’t a real gamer. Give us Tokyo Jungle 2, Sony, it’s time.

That said, if it’s really a “deep deep cut old IP” stuff, my bet is Ape Escape. What do you think? Is there a chance we can see Colony Wars on the PS5? Let us know in the comments below.