'High Likelihood' PS6 Will Launch After 2028, According to New Analyst Forecast, as Sony Focuses on Extending PS5 Lifecycle

'High Likelihood' PS6 Will Launch After 2028, According to New Analyst Forecast, as Sony Focuses on Extending PS5 Lifecycle

A recent analyst report has suggested that Sony may push the launch of the PlayStation 6 beyond 2028 and lengthen the PlayStation 5 lifecycle.Ahead of Sony's third quarter financial report due on February 5, 2026, David Gibson, senior analyst at MST international who focuses on game and tech companies, published a Japanese language report giving insights into the Sony Group's current performance and potential next moves. According to Gibson, Son…

PS6 launch could be years away as Sony looks to extend PS5 era

With the PlayStation 5 now several years old, attention has slowly started shifting to what Sony might do next. In the past, PlayStation consoles have followed a seven to eight year cycle, which is why many expected the PlayStation 6 to arrive around 2027 or 2028. But new reports suggest that timeline may be slipping further than many expected. According to recent industry analysis, Sony could delay the PS6 launch until as late as 2029 or even 2…

The arrival of the PS6 may be delayed thanks to AI production, but hear me when I say that might actually be a good thing

Sony and Microsoft are projected to launch new consoles in the next few years, but with a RAMpocalypse happening, they either delay or face insane costs.

Analyst Believes PlayStation 6 Might Be Delayed Further

No PS6 in 2027?