{"id":19980,"date":"2026-01-02T13:16:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:16:05","slug":"right-here-are-some-playstation-anniversaries-coming-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980","title":{"rendered":"Right here Are Some PlayStation Anniversaries Coming In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This 12 months, PlayStation celebrated anniversaries such because the <a href=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/feature\/today-marks-30-years-of-playstation-in-na\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/feature\/today-marks-30-years-of-playstation-in-na\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thirtieth Anniversary of the North American launch<\/a>. Moreover, final month marked the <a href=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/feature\/playstation-5-celebrates-5-year-anniversary\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/feature\/playstation-5-celebrates-5-year-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation 5\u2019s fifth Anniversary<\/a> (in addition to that of its launch titles together with <em>Spider-Man: Miles Morales<\/em> and <em>Astro\u2019s Playroom<\/em>). With the brand new 12 months across the nook, PlayStation might be set to rejoice extra anniversaries, particularly tenth and twentieth anniversaries of some video games and platforms (and likewise a pair extra thirtieth anniversaries):<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"nnWt597w0LE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PlayStation &quot;Last Christmas&quot; (Crash Bandicoot, Parappa The Rapper) (Restaurant) Japanese Commercial\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nnWt597w0LE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ef3424a355e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ef3424a355e\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ef3424a355e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980\/#thirtieth_Anniversaries_Crash_Bandicoot_And_Parappa_The_Rapper\" title=\"thirtieth Anniversaries: Crash Bandicoot And Parappa The Rapper\">thirtieth Anniversaries: Crash Bandicoot And Parappa The Rapper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980\/#twentieth_Anniversary_Okami\" title=\"twentieth Anniversary: Okami\">twentieth Anniversary: Okami<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980\/#twentieth_Anniversaries_PlayStation_3_and_PlayStation_Community\" title=\"twentieth Anniversaries: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Community\">twentieth Anniversaries: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980\/#tenth_Anniversary_PlayStation_4_SlimProfessional\" title=\"tenth Anniversary: PlayStation 4 Slim\/Professional\">tenth Anniversary: PlayStation 4 Slim\/Professional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=19980\/#tenth_Anniversary_Uncharted_4\" title=\"tenth Anniversary: Uncharted 4\">tenth Anniversary: Uncharted 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"thirtieth_Anniversaries_Crash_Bandicoot_And_Parappa_The_Rapper\"><\/span>thirtieth Anniversaries: Crash Bandicoot And Parappa The Rapper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two of essentially the most iconic PlayStation mascot characters from the 90s will flip three many years previous subsequent 12 months. First off, Naughty Canine\u2019s <em>Crash Bandicoot<\/em> was the hit PlayStation mascot that\u2019s arguably essentially the most synonymous with the model. Launched on September 9, 1996, the gaming world witnessed the rise of the spinning mutant marsupial from Australia\u2026 that additionally was recognized for heckling Nintendo and Mario outdoors of their headquarters. Very similar to his purple dragon counterpart (who\u2019s received just a few extra years earlier than his anniversary), Crash would assist PlayStation\u2019s rise to prominence within the early 3D period of gaming and has since gotten below the possession of not solely Activision, but in addition of PlayStation\u2019s longtime rival competitor Microsoft\/Xbox. <\/p>\n<p>You gotta imagine that the rapping canine additionally turns 30 years previous subsequent 12 months\u2026 a minimum of again in Japan. Developed by NanaOn-Sha, <em>Parappa The Rapper<\/em> will be seen as one of many earliest makes an attempt at console music\/rhythm video games, which might additionally give strategy to the style\u2019s reputation with later video games together with <em>Dance Dance Revolution<\/em>, <em>Guitar Hero<\/em>, and <em>Rock Band<\/em>. Parappa was launched first in Japan on December 6, 1996 earlier than his North American launch the next 12 months. Aside from a cameo in 2012\u2019s <em>PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale<\/em> and in <em>Astro\u2019s Playroom<\/em>\/<em>Astro Bot<\/em> in 2020 and 2024 respectively, Parappa has not been seen that a lot motion after his 2001 PS2 sequel and 2017 PS4 remaster. On the intense facet, each the unique <em>Spyro The Dragon<\/em> and <em>Spyro Reignited Trilogy<\/em> included an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k3Do7X1w-J0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k3Do7X1w-J0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easter egg of his iconic catchphrase<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>To not point out, the franchise has a lesser-remembered spinoff recreation <em>Um Jammer Lammy<\/em> launched in 1999, with the brand new lead character making cameos alongside Parappa. Did you additionally know or do not forget that Parappa had a short-lived Japanese anime TV collection in 2001 (through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behindthevoiceactors.com\/tv-shows\/PaRappa-the-Rapper\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.behindthevoiceactors.com\/tv-shows\/PaRappa-the-Rapper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind The Voice Actors<\/a>)?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"1-HfyMXzgz0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E3 2006 - PS2 - Okami\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1-HfyMXzgz0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"twentieth_Anniversary_Okami\"><\/span>twentieth Anniversary: Okami<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right now, <em>Okami<\/em> has an <a href=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/reviews\/ps4\/ps4-reviews-176\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/psxextreme.com\/reviews\/ps4\/ps4-reviews-176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HD remaster<\/a> on the PlayStation 3, PC, and eighth gen consoles. A protracted-awaited sequel was additionally introduced at The Recreation Awards final 12 months. <\/p>\n<p>Although again in April 2006 in Japan, the sport was initially a PlayStation 2 unique. A lately woke up wolf deity is tasked with defeating an evil drive that has threatened to engulf previous Japan in darkness. Developed by Clover Studios and revealed by Capcom, <em>Okami<\/em> has developed one thing of a cult following in the course of the previous couple of many years. It\u2019s simply that the sport was sadly a monetary flop, with the sport ported to the Nintendo Wii a pair years later and obtained a non secular successor (<em>Okamiden<\/em>) on the Nintendo DS in 2010. On the intense facet, <em>Okami<\/em> additionally made it as a VIP bot in final 12 months\u2019s GOTY winner <em>Astro Bot<\/em>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"uN0riDP7gao\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Most Over-Engineered Console\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uN0riDP7gao?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"twentieth_Anniversaries_PlayStation_3_and_PlayStation_Community\"><\/span>twentieth Anniversaries: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to\u2019t point out the twentieth Anniversary of the PlayStation 3 with out pairing the net service that started on the console. Sony\u2019s third console might be remembered for each good and dangerous issues surrounding its November 2006 launch. On the not so fairly facet, the street to PlayStation 3 might be remembered for its notorious E3 2006 showcase from the sticker shock of $599\/$699, the overly advanced Cell Processor that was a serious complications for builders, and its lackluster launch that originally cemented Sony\u2019s HD gaming-multimedia hub as a laughing inventory to its opponents the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii (the latter launching across the identical time as Sony\u2019s new console). Whereas free membership for Sony\u2019s competitor to Xbox Stay was one among Sony\u2019s saving graces, it will take the PlayStation 3 and PSN a number of extra years to catch on and make a serious turnaround throughout the brand new console era.<\/p>\n<p>By way of launch titles no matter regional launch dates, PlayStation 3 supplied the likes of <em>MotorStorm<\/em>, <em>Name of Obligation 3<\/em>, <em>Resistance: Fall of Man<\/em>, <em>Ridge Racer 7<\/em>, and <em>Marvel Final Alliance<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>Whereas PSN presently stays operable on the PS3 to at the present time, the service will not be practically as accessible and purposeful because it as soon as was for a few years. Infrequently, PSN on PS3 has had outages and associated connectivity points (reminiscent of this outage reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstationlifestyle.net\/2025\/11\/21\/psn-ps-store-down-november-21-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.playstationlifestyle.net\/2025\/11\/21\/psn-ps-store-down-november-21-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSL<\/a>S). The truth is, PSN connectivity on PS3 was supposed to finish just a few years in the past earlier than followers demanded prolonged assist (through the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2021\/04\/19\/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2021\/04\/19\/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Weblog<\/a>). Solely time will inform if the PS3 will proceed to have PSN entry by means of to November 2026 or if assist might be severed earlier than then.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"Hme5BhT52_U\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the PS4 Pro\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hme5BhT52_U?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tenth_Anniversary_PlayStation_4_SlimProfessional\"><\/span>tenth Anniversary: PlayStation 4 Slim\/Professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following the standard redesigns and revisions of recreation consoles after just a few years, Sony adopted up in 2016 by introducing a redesigned PS4 and an upgraded mid-gen refresh referred to as the PS4 Professional (through the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2016\/09\/07\/playstation-meeting-2016-introducing-ps4-pro-and-the-slimmer-lighter-ps4\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2016\/09\/07\/playstation-meeting-2016-introducing-ps4-pro-and-the-slimmer-lighter-ps4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Weblog<\/a>). Nothing an excessive amount of to say with the PS4 Slim as its what one would count on: a smaller and lighter PS4. For the PS4 Professional, it introduced the platform a {hardware} improve that particularly was helpful for 4K gaming and content material consumption. Although even for homeowners of the PS4 Professional that didn\u2019t have 4K TVs, PS4 Professional nonetheless enhanced current video games for 1080p and in some circumstances, greater framerates as effectively. <\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the newer PS4 fashions additionally coincided with one other PlayStation {hardware} having its personal tenth anniversary: PlayStation VR and its bundled tech demo recreation \u2013 The Playroom VR. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"hh5HV4iic1Y\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNCHARTED 4: A Thief&#039;s End (5\/10\/2016) - Story Trailer | PS4\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hh5HV4iic1Y?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tenth_Anniversary_Uncharted_4\"><\/span>tenth Anniversary: Uncharted 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final notable anniversary to be looking out for in 2026 is for <em>Uncharted 4: A Thief\u2019s Finish<\/em>. This marked the ultimate journey of Nathan Drake in Naughty Canine\u2019s hit Indiana Jones-esque motion journey franchise <em>Uncharted<\/em>. Reunited together with his long-lost brother Sam, Nathan Drake embarks on his best problem but in uncovering misplaced treasure associated to his and Sam\u2019s ancestral namesake.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of releasing in Could 2016, <em>Uncharted 4<\/em> wouldn\u2019t fairly be the ultimate journey within the franchise in spite of everything, regardless of Nate\u2019s retirement into household life together with his spouse Elena Fisher. <em>Uncharted 4<\/em> would obtain a derivative recreation in 2017 starring feminine leads Chloe Fraser and former antagonist Nadine Ross. Judging that no <em>Uncharted 5<\/em> nor one other spin-off recreation have been ever launched previously practically 10 years, <em>Uncharted: The Misplaced Legacy<\/em> was the actual closing bow for the franchise, proper?<\/p>\n<p>Not fairly. Sony launched a film adaption in early 2022 starring MCU Spider-Man actor Tom Holland as Nate and Marky Mark Walburg as mentor determine Victor \u201cGoddamn\u201d Sullivan. And to deliver up Crew Asobi\u2019s <em>Astro Bot<\/em> franchise for the umpteenth time, additional references and cameos of Nathan Drake and the Uncharted franchise made it to the PlayStation 5 exclusives. In the end, each <em>Uncharted 4 <\/em>and <em>The Misplaced Legacy<\/em> would additionally get remastered and bundled in <em>Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Assortment<\/em> the identical 12 months. With this, the franchise broke into the PC gaming realm.  <\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What do you suppose? Another upcoming PlayStation anniversaries we missed for 2026? Tell us beneath! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<span id=\"wordads-inline-marker\" style=\"display: none;\"\/>\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 12 months, PlayStation celebrated anniversaries such because the thirtieth Anniversary of the North American launch. Moreover, final month marked the PlayStation 5\u2019s fifth Anniversary (in addition to that of its launch titles together with Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro\u2019s Playroom). With the brand new 12 months across the nook, PlayStation might be set to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-19980","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-playstation"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19980"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19986,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19980\/revisions\/19986"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}