PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst is Open to Reviving Classic Franchises

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William D’Angelo
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PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst in an interview with Famitsu stated he is open to bringing back classic PlayStation IPs.

“The various IPs that we own are an important asset to PlayStation, and as part of our efforts to strengthen our portfolio, we are continually looking at opportunities to leverage past IP, as well as develop new franchises,” said Hulst (via a translation from VideoGamesChronicle).

“Our goal is to publish games by the world’s best creators, both inside and outside of PlayStation, and we have achieved many successes so far by working closely with external development studios.”

Astro Bot, a platformer that showcases multiple PlayStation franchises, has sold over 1.5 million units as of November 3, 2024. Nearly 40 percent of the sales for the game were purchasing a PlayStation game for the first time, or for the first time in two years.

“We are thrilled that it has been so well received by the gaming community, with a Metacritic score of 94 and a wide range of players who are truly enjoying the game,” he said.

“It has also contributed significantly to the expansion of the community, with a higher percentage of younger players and families purchasing the game compared to other titles.”

A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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