New rumors suggest that the Ape Escape license might be making a comeback on PlayStation. The relationship between PlayStation and its fanbase has been strained in recent years, but there are indications that the publisher is seeking to reconnect with its audience in the future. For some time, speculation has been growing that several beloved PlayStation franchises, long absent from the scene, could return, including Uncharted, inFamous, and Killzone. Now, new clues point toward Ape Escape, a classic 3D platformer that first appeared in 1999. Nate the Hate, a well-known insider, responded to a post on the Reset Era forums, strongly hinting that Ape Escape could be in the works at PlayStation. He mentioned that "Sony is considering reviving some of its dormant franchises." While he did not confirm that a new game is in active development, his use of emojis in response to the idea that Ape Escape has been teased by two separate sources was telling. He also indicated that he has more information than many might expect, though he admitted he needs to verify the details further. Nate the Hate noted that the creators of Astro Bot, Team Asobi, are not the original developers of Ape Escape, and he also clarified that Bandai Namco teams were not involved in the project, at least as far as he knows. The first Ape Escape game was released in 1999 on the original PlayStation and quickly became one of the most popular 3D platformers of its time. It led to a successful franchise, with multiple sequels released on the PS2 and PlayStation Portable. The last main entry in the series was PlayStation Move Ape Escape in 2010, though the franchise had a notable appearance in Astro Bot in 2024, where a full level was dedicated to it. The idea that Team Asobi is working on reviving Ape Escape remains unconfirmed. Without more details, fans can only hope that the beloved franchise will indeed return in the future. Whether or not this rumor turns into reality, the possibility of seeing Ape Escape back on PlayStation has sparked excitement among longtime fans of the series.