Key takeaways
- Following recent Korean ratings for PS2 horror classic Siren, a PSN backend listing confirms that the game will be re-released for PS5 in October.
- Siren appears to be ported to the PS5's new PS2 emulator, and will offer features such as up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
- Since Siren is currently playable on PS Plus Premium via an older PS2 emulator, an updated PS5 version should also be available in the service's classics catalog.
A new leak strongly suggests that Siren Later this month the PlayStation Plus Premium Classics catalog will be re-released. This development follows a Korean review for the PS2 survival horror game that was recently discovered, prompting speculation about the potential. Siren comeback
Developed by the now defunct Japan Studio, Siren Launched in 2003 and quickly rose to prominence as one of the most challenging horror games on the PS2. Siren's complex plot centers around a group of strangers with a psychological connection, all of whom find themselves in the mysterious Japanese village of Hanuda. Players must silently battle the immortal monsters that crawl around Hanuda, while trying to unleash the torment that lurks behind them. Two more Siren Entries were released in subsequent years, but declining commercial performance ultimately led to the franchise being abandoned.
The surprise success of the Resident Evil series has led to calls for a Siren Revival in recent years, and last week's discovery Siren Ratings in Korea raised hopes for a possible reboot among some fans of the franchise. This doesn't seem to be the case, however, as the website PSDeals just published a listing for one PS5 version of the original Siren. These lists are pulled from the PlayStation Network backend, which of course means Korean Siren The assessment was referring to a PS5 re-release rather than a full reboot or remaster.
Siren is likely moving to PS Plus Premium on PS5's new PS2 emulator
However, this updated version Siren Still a curious case, as the game was already playable on PS4 and PS5 via the earlier PS2 emulator and was also available in the PS Plus Premium Classics catalog. Sony seems to have moved on now Siren The new PS2 emulator debuted in June 2024 with the PS Plus Premium Classics lineup. This new one is further confirmed Siren The listing details, in which it mentions features like up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters, all of which are in line with other emulated classics on PS5. It is also stated in the list Siren Will launch for PS5 October 15, 2024.
While this news may be disappointing Siren For fans who wanted to see the PS2 horror classic return in a more modern form or with a new entry, it's at least encouraging that Sony is trying to improve the emulation experience on PS5. Furthermore, Siren’s PS5 re-release is timed perfectly to horror season, adding yet another attractive option to the long list of horror games launching in October 2024.
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 was a direct “sequel” to Sony's original PlayStation and is one of the best-selling and most beloved consoles of all time. With a list of amazing games, it stood strong against GameCube and Xbox in the sixth generation of console wars.
- brand
- Sony
- Original release date
- October 26, 2000
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299, £299
- weight
- 4.85 lbs
