Exciting Developments for PlayStation 5 Users
In a surprise move, Sony has recently introduced a set of animated themes for the PlayStation 5 home screen, although no official announcement has been made regarding this feature. Customization options for consoles have been somewhat limited in this generation, often defaulting to a generic home screen layout featuring a collection of games, a subtle color gradient, and occasionally, some ambient background music. This shift towards a more interactive home screen approach, featuring game trailers and intro music at users’ fingertips, has been significant, but the lack of customization has been a notable downside for many users.
New Animated Themes Now Rolling Out
According to a report from @Genki_JPN on X (formerly Twitter), as highlighted by Video Games Chronicle, a limited number of players have gained access to these animated themes. The themes draw from a selection of popular Sony titles, including Ghost of Yotei, God of War, Demon’s Souls, Horizon, and Stellar Blade. However, Sony has not disclosed how these users are being selected, nor is there any information regarding a broader rollout of this feature.
PlayStation has silently rolled out new Animated Backgrounds for the PS5 Welcome tab to select users! New backgrounds for Ghost of Yotei, God of War, Stellar Blade, Demon’s Souls, Horizon and more have been added to Astro Bot which was there previously! images via @chi_m02 pic.twitter.com/YR6WZBIUk9 — Genkiœ (@Genki_JPN) April 9, 2025
What This Means for PS5 Customization
The introduction of animated themes could represent a crucial shift in how PlayStation 5 users experience their consoles. As players have increasingly sought more personalized experiences, these new themes may help address some of the previous limitations in customization. While details about the feature remain scarce, gamers are hopeful for a wider availability in the near future that could further enhance their gaming environments.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and enjoy the new options if you are amongst the selected few players!