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- Following the recent Korean ratings for PS2 horror classic Siren, a listing from PSN confirms that the game will be re-released for PS5 in October.
- Siren appears to be ported to the newer PS2 PS5 emulator and offers features such as rendering, rewinding, quick saves, and custom video filters.
- Since Siren is currently playable on PS Plus Premium via the old PS2 emulator, the updated PS5 version should also be available in the service's classic catalog.
A new leak strongly suggests this Siren It will be re-released in the PlayStation Plus Premium Classic catalog later this month. The development follows a Korean rating for the recently discovered PS2 survival horror game, sparking speculation about its potential. Siren return
Developed by the now defunct Japanese studio, Siren Released in 2003, it immediately gained notoriety as one of the most challenging PS2 horror games. SirenHis complex plot revolves around a group of strangers with a psychic connection who all find themselves in the mysterious Japanese village of Hanoda. Players must secretly battle the immortal monsters that crawl around Hanoda, all while trying to uncover the complex suffering behind them. two more Siren Works were released in the following years, but declining commercial performances eventually led to the franchise being abandoned.
The overwhelming success of the Resident Evil series led to calls for a Siren Revival in recent years, and the discovery last week of Siren The ratings in Korea raised hopes for a possible reboot among some fans of the franchise. That doesn't seem to be the case, as website PSDeals has just published a listing for a Original PS5 version Siren. These lists are pulled from the PlayStation Network backend, which definitely means Korean Siren The rating referred to a PS5 re-release rather than a reboot or remaster.
Siren will most likely switch to the newer PS2 PS5 emulator on PS Plus Premium
However, this updated version of Siren It's still an oddity, as the game was already playable on PS4 and PS5 via the previous PS2 emulator, and was also available in the classic PS Plus Premium catalog. It looks like Sony is changing Siren to the newer PS2 emulator that came with the PS Plus Premium Classic Series June 2024. This is confirmed by the new Siren description of the listing, as it mentions features like rendering, rollback, quick save, and custom video filters, all of which are compatible with other PS5-emulated classics. The index also states that Siren It will launch for PS5 October 15, 2024.
While this news may be disappointing for us Siren For fans who wanted to see the PS2 horror classic in a more modern form or even with a new entry, it's at least encouraging that Sony is working to improve the emulation experience on PS5. In addition, SirenThe timing of the PS5 re-release is perfectly in line with the spooky season, adding another intriguing option to the long list of horror games coming in October 2024.
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 was Sony's direct “sequel” to their original PlayStation, and is considered one of the best-selling and most popular consoles of all time. With a catalog of amazing games, it stood up to the GameCube and Xbox in the 6th generation console wars.
- Brand name
- Sony
- Original publication date
- October 26, 2000
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299, £299
- weight
- 4.85 pounds