- An insider reports the PS6 will launch as late as 2029.
- Dev kits for the PS6 are expected to begin rolling out at some point next year.
- Sony will continue to support the PS5 for 9 years, making it the longest-supported console from the company.
The PS5, which made its original debut in late 2020, turns five later this year. As the anniversary approaches, PlayStation has already begun discussing plans for the PS6, a console based on AMD’s UDNA architecture.
Previously, lead architect Mark Cerny outlined a multi-year timeline for the PS6, and an insider has now shed more light on the situation. According to his report, the console is scheduled to launch four years from now.
Why it matters: Fans are split on the leak. While some believe the PS5 would overstay its welcome if this timeline holds true, others feel new hardware is not needed for a few more years.
According to DetectiveSeeds, Sony will first showcase the PS6 in 2028. This will be followed by the official launch one year later, marking the end of the PS5 generation.
If this leak holds true, the PS5 generation will have been ongoing for around 9 years by the time Sony releases the PS6. This would make the PS5 Sony’s longest supported console, barring the cross-gen support of the PS4.
The insider further reports that developers should have access to PS6 dev kits by next year. This should coincide with the FSR 4 update for the PS5 Pro, highlighting major changes for PlayStation’s hardware.
Sony typically releases new hardware every 7 years, so it will be interesting to see whether this leak proves accurate in the long run.
Although the past may suggest otherwise, generational hardware improvements are no longer as massive as they used to be. Because the PS6 will likely be a modest step up over the PS5, it would make sense for Sony to prolong the current generation as much as possible.
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