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Sony May Be Considering Revivals of Multiple PlayStation Franchises
Recent rumors suggest Sony is contemplating revivals of classic PlayStation franchises, including Ape Escape, Killzone, and Sly Cooper. These revivals could signal a return for much-loved titles that have been dormant for over a decade. The leaked details indicate that Sony is accepting pitches for projects related to these series, aiming for some releases around the anticipated PlayStation 6 launch, though these remain speculative for now.
MonitorConfidence: MediumMid term horizonStory: First report
EvidenceRumor or leakUnverified claimsNo quotes
Published 5 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTC4 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:Sony may revive classic PlayStation franchises including Ape Escape and Killzone
TL;DR
- Sony is rumored to revive multiple classic franchises.
- Titles mentioned include Ape Escape, Killzone, and Sly Cooper.
- The potential revivals would follow long dormancies for these series.
- Ape Escape last had a game released in 2010.
- Killzone hasn't seen a new title since 2013.
- Sly Cooper's last main game was in 2013 as well.
Interesting facts
- Ape Escape had its last main series title released in 2005.
- Killzone was a launch title for PlayStation 4 in 2013.
- Sly Cooper has not had a significant new game in nearly a decade.