LittleBigPlanet Remastered Leak Hints at PS5 Release Date, 4K Visuals & New Levels

Sony’s charming platform-builder series may be poised for a comeback on PlayStation 5. Multiple reports, including a fresh article from PlayStation Universe, claim that a full LittleBigPlanet Remastered package is “in the pipeline,” bringing Sackboy’s original PS3 adventure to modern hardware with upgraded visuals and performance. The speculation gained traction after an IMDb listing briefly appeared with a project titled “LittleBigPlanet Remastered,” describing a rebuilt experience “for the PlayStation 5” that bundles the beloved campaign with enhanced textures, faster loading and “new content”. While Sony has yet to comment, insiders suggest the remake could leverage PS5’s DualSense haptics and 3D audio to refresh the series’ signature craft-paper world. Fan excitement is palpable across social platforms. Threads on Reddit and PSNProfiles are flooded with questions about whether community-made levels—nearly 10 million of them—will transfer to the new release, and whether online creation tools will return after the franchise’s servers were shuttered in 2024. Players are also watching closely to see if developer Media Molecule or an external studio will helm the project; the studio has focused on Dreams in recent years, fueling speculation that remaster duties could fall to an outfit like Bluepoint Games or Nixxes. A timely remaster would arrive during renewed appetite for PlayStation classics, following successful PS5 revivals such as The Last of Us Part I and Demon’s Souls. GamingBible notes that LittleBigPlanet remains a “fan-favourite” and points out that Sackboy’s popularity has persisted through spin-offs and cross-media cameos, making a next-gen re-release a low-risk move for Sony’s portfolio. If the rumors prove true, LittleBigPlanet Remastered could drop as early as the holiday season, lining up with Sony’s push for family-friendly titles alongside its heavier AAA slate. For now, collectors might hold off on reselling original discs, and creators may want to back up prized levels in anticipation of an import solution. Expect official word—possibly at a summer State of Play—to determine whether Sackboy is indeed stitching together a new generation of handmade adventure.