Buzz Lightyear once said he was going to infinity and beyond - and apparently that includes a comeback tour on PS5. According to Push Square, Digital Eclipse - the retro revival wizards who basically speedrun preservation like it's a world record attempt - are bringing back multiple Toy Story games across two separate projects.
Both releases are targeting PS5 and PS4 later this year, which means your DualSense controller is about to get a workout from games that originally ran on hardware that could barely render Woody's hat. This is big news for anyone who grew up mashing buttons through the classic Disney/Pixar licensed era, which honestly slapped harder than people give it credit for.
Why this actually matters
Digital Eclipse isn't some fly-by-night operation slapping ROMs into a wrapper and calling it a day. These are the folks with a proven track record of treating retro collections with genuine care, so the Toy Story catalog is in good hands. Two separate projects suggest a chunky lineup of titles rather than a single throwaway port - this could shape up to be a proper trip down memory lane.
Licensed games from the 90s and early 2000s occupy a weird, wonderful corner of gaming history - often dismissed, but deeply loved by the kids who rented them from Blockbuster seventeen weekends in a row. Bringing the Toy Story games back under Digital Eclipse's watch is basically the gaming equivalent of Andy finding his toys in the attic and actually appreciating them this time.
What we know so far
Push Square reports that two projects are confirmed for PS5 and PS4, though the full details of exactly which titles are included are still rolling out. Given Digital Eclipse's pedigree with collections - think Atari 50, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - there's every reason to be genuinely hyped rather than cautiously optimistic.
Consider this your early warning to clear some storage space and prepare your nostalgia circuits. The toys are back in town, and this time they're running at a much smoother framerate.
