Although at PlayStation 5 He still has many years to live. From the Japanese company, versions of the next generation of consoles are already being heard, specifically about when the launch window of the next device will be, the PS6.
According to statements by Hideaki Nishino, vice president of Sony Interactive Entertainmentthe date on which we would see the arrival of the PlayStation 6 It would be between 2027 and 2028, meeting the usual deadlines that the video game industry has for its consoles, which on average is eight years.
The official announcement of the PS6 does not yet have a date, it is clear that it would hit the market between 2027 and 2028. An estimate that coincides with the statements of Nishino, who assured that “the next PlayStation console will not suffer delays and will follow the usual schedule” .
Sony has maintained a similar time between one device and another of eight years. So the announcement and presentation of the hardware successor to the PS5 It could arrive in 2027 and a year later it would be time to see the product in stores.
Additionally, Mark Cerny, lead console architect PlayStation, gave some clues about the technological future of the PS6. During a recent presentation, he confirmed that Sony is collaborating with AMD in a project called “Amethyst”.
This development aims to revolutionize key areas such as machine learning and ray tracing, offering more realistic graphics and a more immersive experience. According to Cerny, these improvements will not only define the next generation, but will consolidate PlayStation as a benchmark in video game technology.
Since its launch in 2020, the PS5 has faced numerous challenges, mainly related to supply problems in its first two years, a situation that gave the impression that its life cycle was just beginning. However, Sony has confirmed that the console It has already exceeded half of its usual cycle, expected to last between seven and eight years, similar to previous generations.
Hideaki Nishinovice president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, assured that there will be no changes to this temporary structure: “We think that the PS5 will exist for a long time, just like PS4. Currently, there are a lot of PS4 games being played and the number of PS5 games is increasing. “I don’t think this is going to suddenly change tomorrow.”
These words show the commitment of Sony with physical consoles as the core of its business, ruling out for now a complete transition to cloud gaming, a trend led by competitors such as Microsoft.
Although the PS5 is crossing the halfway point of its time as Sony’s flagship console. According to Nishino, 2025 will mark a key moment in its trajectory, as developers will be able to fully exploit its potential, especially with the arrival of the PS5 Prowhose technological improvement seeks to maintain the relevance of this generation until the arrival of its successor.
Another important point that became known after these statements is that Sony continues to bet on traditional consoles. Although streaming and cloud services, such as PlayStation Now, are part of its strategy, the company considers that physical hardware will continue to be essential.
Nishino stated that, despite the growth in the use of PC“home video game consoles will definitely be the core of our business for a while.”
The PC, far from being a threat, is seen as an opportunity for Sony. According to the company, the expansion of its exclusive titles to this platform has not generated a significant flight of gamers. PlayStation. In fact, the numbers support this strategy, as PS5 sales remain strong and the user base continues to grow.
