Status BusPlayStation 6
- Announced
Officially confirmed to exist. No date yet. Sony has confirmed it is building next-generation PlayStation hardware, but has never used the name "PS6" and has not given a release date or price.
- Expected release
- 2027–2029 (Estimated)
Latest update
Sony's CEO said the launch timing and price of the next console still aren't decided, pointing at memory prices that are expected to stay high through FY2027.
Timeline
On Sony's earnings call, CEO Hiroki Totoki says: "We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices." He cites memory costs staying high into FY2027.VGC ↗(opens in a new tab)
Bloomberg reports Sony is weighing a push to 2028 or even 2029, blaming the AI-driven memory shortage. Sony has not confirmed any delay.VGC (reporting Bloomberg) ↗(opens in a new tab)
Mark Cerny and AMD show off Project Amethyst — Neural Arrays, Radiance Cores and Universal Compression. Cerny says the tech "only exist[s] in simulation right now" and is headed for "a future console in a few years' time."Gematsu ↗(opens in a new tab)
Details
- Manufacturer
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Chip
- Unannounced — leaks point to a custom AMD APU built on the Project Amethyst architecture, unconfirmed by Sony or AMD
- Starting Price
- Unannounced — Sony says pricing is not decided
FAQ
When is the PS6 release date?
There is no PS6 release date. Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said in May 2026 that the company has not decided when it will launch the next console or what it will cost. Reporting puts the realistic window somewhere between 2027 and 2029 — treat that as an estimate, not a date.
What is the PS6 release date window?
The credible window is 2027 to 2029. Earlier reports had Sony targeting 2027, but Bloomberg reported in February 2026 that Sony was considering 2028 or 2029 because of the memory shortage. Sony itself has confirmed neither.
What are the PS6 release date rumors in 2026?
Two competing ones. The older reports point to a 2027 launch alongside the next Xbox. The newer Bloomberg report says Sony is weighing 2028 or 2029, driven by AI data centre demand pushing RAM prices up. Leakers have also described a console chip and a companion handheld, but none of those specs are confirmed by Sony or AMD.
Has Sony officially announced the PlayStation 6?
Not by that name. Sony has confirmed it is investing in next-generation PlayStation hardware and its executives discuss "the new console" openly, but there has been no formal PlayStation 6 announcement, no branding and no reveal event.
Why might the PS6 be delayed?
Memory. AI data centres are buying enormous quantities of RAM, which has driven prices up sharply. Totoki said memory is expected to stay expensive through FY2027, and that Sony is running "various simulations" — including changes to its business model — before committing to a launch.
How much will the PS6 cost?
Unknown. Sony has explicitly said pricing is undecided. Analysts have warned that high component costs could push next-gen consoles well above current PS5 pricing, but no figure has come from Sony.
Other releases
Grand Theft Auto 6
Rockstar is putting out an extended look at the game on August 27 — Netflix first, then the Rockstar YouTube channel later the same day. The November 19 release date is unchanged.
God of War Laufey
It's got a date: February 16, 2027, on PS5. Santa Monica also teased that the next Kratos game picks up from Laufey's story.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple sent out official event invitations for Wednesday, September 9 at 10 AM PT. The announcement is now confirmed; on-sale date expected September 18.