Sony has begun rolling out animated backgrounds for the PS5 home page, although, for the moment, only a select group of users has had access to this feature. According to various observations, especially from users on social media like Twitter, the existence of 13 new animated backgrounds representing some of the most iconic PlayStation franchises, such as God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ghost of Tsushima, among others, has been confirmed.
Themes, but not themes like those of the 25th anniversary
These animated backgrounds offer a novelty in console customization, but it is important to highlight that they are not complete themes, like those released for the 25th anniversary of PlayStation. Despite the popularity of those themes, they were removed, although Sony has promised that they will return at a future date. This decision has left many fans disappointed, increasing the demand for new customization options.
Additionally, last year, with an update, Sony allowed users to change the background of the Welcome Hub, giving them the option to choose from various preset backgrounds or use images from their media gallery. However, the arrival of these animated backgrounds is an additional step towards greater customization of the user experience, which may be well received by PS5 owners looking for a more dynamic touch in their interface.
The arrival of animated funds demonstrates Sony’s ongoing commitment to its gaming community, although expectations are high following the disappointment over the removal of anniversary themes. Rumors indicate that the company may be considering other ways to address fans’ demand for more varied and appealing themes in the near future.
