Sucker Punch is in the spotlight currently as everyone awaits the announcement of Ghost of Tsushima 2. Given that the first game is now available for PC, many have taken that as a hint for a sequel to be announced, and it could be as soon as the next PlayStation showcase.
While everyone awaits the next samurai epic from the studio, Sucker Punch made a name for itself in the gaming industry with a titular franchise that is beloved to this day: Sly Cooper. Fans of the sneaky rodent can now rejoice, as the game is making a comeback!
Sly Cooper Is Sneaking Into Sony’s Classics Catalog in June
While not as extensive as Game Pass, a PlayStation Plus Premium membership opens up a vast library of new and classic titles for subscribers to enjoy. Many of the classic titles, such as Jak and Daxter, and Resistance, are available to download or purchase.
We now have a new entry to this catalog, and it’s one many have been hoping for: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. The very first game from Sucker Punch spawned a series of titles that have become cult classics. For a long time, Sly a big name, appearing besides beloved figures such as Kratos, Nathan Drake, and Sackboy.
The Sly Collection has been available on PS Plus streaming services, but this is limited to select countries. Fans will now be able to purchase, download, and enjoy the first game natively on their PS5s starting June 11. While many were hoping for something more, Sucker Punch already has a lot on its plate, which is affecting the development of current titles.
Fans over on the Sly Cooper subreddit are very happy with this news, and many bring up a good point. Purchasing the game is going to do more than just add a nostalgic classic to your library. It directly shows Sony there is still love for this franchise, which should encourage the company to bring the other titles to its current system as well.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Might Herald the Resurgence of Old Games
It’s common practice for studios to put their older games back into focus when announcing a new title. It enables them to get some extra income from people buying their older games while they wait. With Sly getting some attention, it may be only a matter of time before the inFAMOUS series also gets added to the list.
The first game in the franchise was released in 2009 on the PS3 and was widely praised for being a well-made original superhero story. The latest installment in the series, Second Son, is available to play on PS5, as is First Light, but the first two are still not available. Once all the Sly games are added to the list, we may see Cole McGrath make a comeback.
Considering all the big gaming companies have begun to host their showcases, we can expect the next one from Sony to be a full-fledged State of Play to replace what would have been a major E3 conference.
Do you think Sony would get the other Sly games onto the Classics Catalog? Let us know in the comments!
