As the PlayStation 5 nears its fifth anniversary, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and AMD are already looking ahead to the next generation of PlayStation consoles — the PS6.
While Sony has not officially confirmed a release date, a new joint video from SIE and AMD gives fans the clearest indication yet of when to expect the PS6. According to PlayStation’s lead architect Mark Cerny, the next console is still in the early stages of development but could arrive “in a few years’ time.”
PS6 Release Window: “A Few Years’ Time,” Says Mark Cerny
In the new video, AMD Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh joined Mark Cerny to discuss ongoing work under Project Amethyst — a collaboration aimed at advancing machine learning and GPU technology for future gaming hardware.
The presentation detailed three key innovations expected to shape Sony’s next-generation console:
- Neural Arrays – allow compute units to work together as a single AI engine for faster, smarter processing.
- Radiance Cores – new dedicated hardware designed for
real-time ray tracing and
path tracing, delivering more lifelike lighting and reflections.
- Universal Compression – a GPU-level system that reduces memory bandwidth usage, improving performance and efficiency.
At the end of the video, Cerny offered a forward-looking statement about PlayStation’s next console:
“It’s still very early days — these technologies only exist in simulation right now — but the results are quite promising. I’m really excited about bringing them to a future console in a few years’ time.”
What “a Few Years” Could Mean for the PS6
While Cerny did not specify a launch year, his remarks suggest the PlayStation 6 could debut anywhere between 2027 and 2029, depending on production timelines and market readiness.
Given the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, Sony following a seven-year console cycle would align the PS6’s potential release around 2027 — similar to past generational gaps.
Until then, Sony continues to push forward with the PS5 Pro, set to enhance current-gen performance before the leap to full next-gen hardware.
