Quick Read
- A listing for ‘LittleBigPlanet Remastered’ on PS5 appeared online.
- The listing on IMDb, a user-editable site, was altered several times.
- Sony has shown little recent interest in reviving the LittleBigPlanet IP.
- The franchise’s developers, Media Molecule, have moved on to other projects.
- Fans still hope for a Sackboy comeback despite bleak prospects.
A ripple of excitement swept through gaming communities on June 26, 2025, when a supposed listing for a ‘LittleBigPlanet Remastered’ game on PlayStation 5 surfaced online. The news promised a revival of the beloved PS3-era title, sparking hope among fans eager to reunite with Sackboy and his whimsical world. But as the details unraveled, it became clear: this was no joyous comeback. It was a hoax.
The IMDb Listing That Set Fans Dreaming
The story began with a viral tweet showcasing an IMDb page for ‘LittleBigPlanet Remastered.’ The description teased, ‘Rediscover Sackboy like never before with stunning reimagined graphics, new content, and more. Rebuilt for PlayStation 5.’ Fans rushed to check out the listing, only to find it riddled with inconsistencies. IMDb, a site notorious for allowing user-generated content, became the stage for a cruel bait-and-switch.
As IGN reported, the listing was edited multiple times, each version contradicting the last. The original pitch, which claimed to be official, was later altered to read, ‘This was an old community pitch, not official.’ Despite these red flags, the gaming world’s collective nostalgia blinded many to the obvious deception.
Why Sackboy’s Return Feels So Far Away
For fans, the fake listing hit a nerve. LittleBigPlanet, once a flagship franchise for Sony, has fallen into dormancy. Media Molecule, the studio behind the original trilogy, shifted focus to other creative ventures, most notably Dreams. Meanwhile, a spin-off, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, was handed off to Sumo Digital in 2020. Despite positive reviews, it failed to reignite commercial success, as noted by PlayStation Lifestyle.
To make matters worse, Sony appears to have quietly shelved the franchise. Recent erasures of Sackboy’s branding from promotional materials suggest that the company has moved on. This perceived abandonment has left fans yearning for a revival that seems increasingly unlikely.
Fans Cling to Hope Amid Doubt
Despite all signs pointing to a hoax, the dream of a LittleBigPlanet resurgence refuses to die. Social media lit up with emotional responses, ranging from skepticism to desperation. ‘I will actually cry,’ one user tweeted, summing up the bittersweet mixture of hope and resignation shared by many.
As PlayStation noted in its retrospective on gaming milestones, LittleBigPlanet was a trailblazer in user-generated content and cooperative play. The series’ charm lies not just in its handcrafted aesthetic but in the boundless creativity it fostered. For players who built entire worlds out of Sackboy’s stitched-together universe, the franchise’s decline feels personal.
It’s cruel irony: a game built on the imagination of its community may now survive only in their memories.