Sony is already preparing for the post-PS5 Pro with the future PlayStation 6. While the latest version of its flagship console has only just arrived on the market, the Japanese giant is already looking ahead to the future, as evidenced by recent statements from Hideaki Nishino, CEO of PlayStation, and several information regarding technological partnerships. A development that promises to be particularly interesting for the gaming ecosystem.
A smooth transition strategy
Sony is taking a balanced approach to its future console. Hideaki Nishino confirmed in a magazine interview Famitsu that the PS5 will benefit from a long lifespan, comparable to that of the PS4. This strategy does not prevent the parallel development of the PS6, which is already underway. The Japanese manufacturer refuses to artificially delay the arrival of new technologies solely to extend the lifespan of the PS5, preferring to be guided by technological advances rather than by a strict commercial schedule.
The first information regarding the PS6 already reveals ambitious technological choices. Sony has officially established a partnership with AMD for the development of a project called “Amethyst”. Mark Cerny, PlayStation architect, discussed the use of a unified uDNA architecture, combining gaming performance and machine learning. This new generation should notably improve Ray-Tracing, already present on PS5 Pro, and integrate advanced technologies such as PSSR and CNN neural networks for optimal graphics rendering.
A launch planned for 2027-2028
According to statements from Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki, the PS5 is currently in the second half of its life cycle. Following the usual timeline of PlayStation consoles and taking into account the various official declarations, the PS6 could appear between 2027 and 2028. This period would allow Sony to maintain its pace of innovation while leaving time for the PS5 and the PS5 Pro to flourish on the market.
This new generation promises to be particularly interesting in a context where cloud gaming continues to develop, in particular on the Xbox which has focused heavily on this niche. The future will tell us which strategy, that of Sony or Microsoft, will pay off. For the moment, the Japanese have a head start that they do not want to lose.
