While the PlayStation recently celebrated its thirtieth anniversary, the giant Sony is currently occupying the video game scene with its PS5… but is obviously preparing for its future. And while Microsoft has already revoked its Xbox as such, to move towards a video game as entertainment accessible on many devices, at Sony, we seem (for the moment in any case) to want to remain faithful to the PlayStation console. While waiting to see what the future of video games has in store for us at Sony, the Japanese giant gave a demonstration at CES 2025 that was, to say the least,… fragrant.
The future of video games according to Sony?
Indeed, the Japanese giant was keen to present its “Future Immersive Entertainment Concept”, which aims to demonstrate a possible future for more immersive games. No revolution overall, but rather the readaptation of various already existing ideas, coupled with cutting-edge technology, for a purely narrative experience.
Concretely, the concept presented by Sony makes it possible to reinforce immersion by placing players in a closed environment (a sort of cube), at the cutting edge of technology with regard to video (with LED panels) as well as audio , to which will be added… odors. The demonstration is carried out using the game The Last of Us, and Sony promises unprecedented immersion.
In addition, it is possible to wield physical tools that interact with the world on screen. The demonstration notably shows a flashlight which only illuminates what it is pointed at. This is in no way any VR experience (hello, forgotten PS VR2!), but rather an immersive experience which involves physically entering the dedicated space, and which does not require the slightest accessory other than its own senses.
As for video games, the real one, the one accessible directly from our living rooms, the news at Sony is obviously the PS5 Pro, which allows you to benefit from more advanced experiences on many games… provided you are willing put the price on it.
Obviously, this is only a concept, and no one knows what the purpose of this Future Immersive Entertainment Concept will be for the general public. In the meantime, if you want to start immersing yourself in the atmosphere of The Last of Us series while waiting for its broadcast (next April), we strongly advise you to watch the brand new trailer directly at this address.
