Sony insider drops huge hint about PS6 release date

Scottish Sun

5 days ago

Cerny's mention of a "multi-year" timeline suggests analysts may be correct with their 2027 or 2028 forecasts.
THE coveted PlayStation 6 could be released in as little as two years, according to analysts and a top Sony insider.
However, Mark Cerny, the lead architect of several Sony consoles, is in no rush to get the PS6 onto shelves.
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The PS6 is still thought to be years away
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In a new interview, Cerny explained that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority, Notebook Check reported.
Many analysts have projected a PS6 release date in 2027 or 2028.
While recent discussions have raised hopes that the PS6 release date may arrive sooner rather than later - it is still thought to be years away.
Cerny, the lead designer of the PlayStation Vita, PS4 and PS5, appeared to be focused on boosting existing Sony consoles and games through software updates.
"What I'm trying to do is prepare for the next generation of consoles, so my timeframe is multi-year here," he said.
Talk of a "multi-year" timeline suggests analysts may be correct with their 2027 or 2028 forecasts.
Although a handheld device that supports PS5 games may also be released around the same time, analysts have noted.
Gaming rival Microsoft is set to launch its first handheld Xbox console later this year, after years of speculation.
PlayStation release date history
Sony has turned out an enormous array of consoles over the years.
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Here's a list of PlayStation release dates, along with the days of the week that they launched on: