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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
PS6 release date ‘sooner' than we thought as major game cancellation exposes ‘exact launch year' for next-gen console
Plus read our own prediction for the PS6 release date PLAY TIME? PS6 release date 'sooner' than we thought as major game cancellation exposes 'exact launch year' for next-gen console Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SONY'S PlayStation 6 may be out sooner than we thought, a new leak suggests. The next-gen console built to replace the PS5 and PS5 Pro may be just around the corner. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is the company's latest console – but another one is secretly in the works Credit: Sony PlayStation Court documents from Microsoft, which owns Xbox, previously revealed that the tech giant was expecting a 2028 launch for next-gen consoles. That included its own top-secret Xbox successor as well as Sony's unnamed next-gen PlayStation. TIME TO PLAY? But countering that is a new report from Insider Gaming that suggests an upcoming Blade Runner game due for 2027 has been cancelled. The report notes that the game was due to land on next-gen consoles that are yet to be released. This unannounced game was reportedly due to be called Blade Runner: Time To Leave. It was allegedly in development at Supermassive Games, with a 12-hour single-player story planned. The report notes that the game entered pre-production in September 2024 with a budget of around £33 million / $45 million. But the game has supposedly been canned by the Guildford, UK-based studio. However, it's a major hint that the PS6 might land in 2027 rather than 2028. Supermassive Games is owned by Nordisk Film, which is a Sony partner that has exclusive distribution rights to PlayStation products in Nordic countries. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition Titles from the studio include Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The Sun has asked Supermassive Games for comment and will update this story with any response. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE PS6 LAUNCH WINDOW? Sony hasn't explicitly confirmed a launch timeline for the PS6. But the company has released plenty of consoles in the past, giving us some useful info to work with. 4 A new PlayStation 6 could be just two-and-a-half years away Credit: Sony PlayStation Just last year, we asked AI to predict the PS6 release date, based on Sony's PlayStation release history. And it came up with Thursday, November 11, 2027 – fitting in with this latest leak. Here's a list of previous PlayStation release dates, as well as the days of the week that those consoles launched on: PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) PS5 Pro – Thursday, November 7, 2024 (1st Thursday) There's usually a six-to-seven-year gap between the major console releases. Just look at this list: 1994 – PlayStation 2000 – PlayStation 2 2006 – PlayStation 3 2013 – PlayStation 4 2020 – PlayStation 5 And the final two (and therefore most recent) consoles came out seven years after their predecessors. 4 The latest major console release from Sony was 2020's PlayStation 5 – everything since has been a spin-off Credit: Sony PlayStation That would suggest that Sony would work towards a 2027 launch. November is usually favoured by Sony for PlayStation launches, especially in recent years. That means the console is out just in time for Christmas and the Black Friday spending season. And Sony clearly tends towards Thursday and Friday launches, usually in the second or third week of the month. Sony PlayStation through the ages Here's a quick history of the main models released... Sony PlayStation: Japan – December 3, 1994 North America – September 9, 1995 Europe – September 29, 1995 Sony PlayStation 2: Japan – March 4, 2000 North America – October 26, 2000 Europe – November 24, 2000 Sony PlayStation 3: Japan – November 11, 2006 North America – November 17, 2006 Europe – March 23, 2007 Sony PlayStation 4: North America – November 15, 2013 Europe – November 29, 2013 Japan – February 22, 2014 Sony PlayStation 5: Japan – November 12, 2020 North America – November 12, 2020 Europe – November 12, 2020 "Considering the trends and patterns, Thursday, November 11, 2027 seems more likely for a few reasons," one of the latest AI models told The Sun last year. "Sony has shown a preference for Thursday releases in recent years, especially for significant product launches like the PlayStation 5. "Releasing on a Thursday allows for a full weekend of sales and media coverage, maximizing initial impact and momentum. "Thus, the most likely date for the next-generation PlayStation console release, based on observed patterns and strategic considerations, would be: Thursday, November 11, 2027." 4 Sony has released several different versions of the PlayStation 5 Credit: Sony PlayStation Sadly it's impossible to say exactly when the console will launch. And even if Sony already has launch plans for 2027, they could still change. In the meantime, PlayStation owners are having to pay extra for consoles after a recent PS5 price hike.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
PS6 release date ‘sooner' than we thought as major game cancellation exposes ‘exact launch year' for next-gen console
SONY'S PlayStation 6 may be out sooner than we thought, a new leak suggests. The next-gen console built to replace the PS5 and PS5 Pro may be just around the corner. 4 Court documents from Microsoft, which owns Xbox, previously revealed that the tech giant was expecting a 2028 launch for next-gen consoles. That included its own top-secret Xbox successor as well as Sony 's unnamed next-gen PlayStation. TIME TO PLAY? But countering that is a new report from Insider Gaming that suggests an upcoming Blade Runner game due for 2027 has been cancelled. The report notes that the game was due to land on next-gen consoles that are yet to be released. This unannounced game was reportedly due to be called Blade Runner: Time To Leave. It was allegedly in development at Supermassive Games, with a 12-hour single-player story planned. The report notes that the game entered pre-production in September 2024 with a budget of around £33 million / $45 million. But the game has supposedly been canned by the Guildford, UK-based studio. However, it's a major hint that the PS6 might land in 2027 rather than 2028. Supermassive Games is owned by Nordisk Film, which is a Sony partner that has exclusive distribution rights to PlayStation products in Nordic countries. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition Titles from the studio include Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The Sun has asked Supermassive Games for comment and will update this story with any response. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE PS6 LAUNCH WINDOW? Sony hasn't explicitly confirmed a launch timeline for the PS6. But the company has released plenty of consoles in the past, giving us some useful info to work with. 4 Just last year, we asked AI to predict the PS6 release date, based on Sony's PlayStation release history. And it came up with Thursday, November 11, 2027 – fitting in with this latest leak. Here's a list of previous PlayStation release dates, as well as the days of the week that those consoles launched on: PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) PS5 Pro – Thursday, November 7, 2024 (1st Thursday) There's usually a six-to-seven-year gap between the major console releases. Just look at this list: 1994 – PlayStation 2000 – PlayStation 2 2006 – PlayStation 3 2013 – PlayStation 4 2020 – PlayStation 5 And the final two (and therefore most recent) consoles came out seven years after their predecessors. 4 That would suggest that Sony would work towards a 2027 launch. November is usually favoured by Sony for PlayStation launches, especially in recent years. That means the console is out just in time for Christmas and the Black Friday spending season. And Sony clearly tends towards Thursday and Friday launches, usually in the second or third week of the month. Sony PlayStation through the ages Here's a quick history of the main models released... Sony PlayStation: Japan – December 3, 1994 North America – September 9, 1995 Europe – September 29, 1995 Sony PlayStation 2: Japan – March 4, 2000 North America – October 26, 2000 Europe – November 24, 2000 Sony PlayStation 3: Japan – November 11, 2006 North America – November 17, 2006 Europe – March 23, 2007 Sony PlayStation 4: North America – November 15, 2013 Europe – November 29, 2013 Japan – February 22, 2014 Sony PlayStation 5: Japan – November 12, 2020 North America – November 12, 2020 Europe – November 12, 2020 "Considering the trends and patterns, Thursday, November 11, 2027 seems more likely for a few reasons," one of the latest AI models told The Sun last year. "Sony has shown a preference for Thursday releases in recent years, especially for significant product launches like the PlayStation 5. "Releasing on a Thursday allows for a full weekend of sales and media coverage, maximizing initial impact and momentum. "Thus, the most likely date for the next-generation PlayStation console release, based on observed patterns and strategic considerations, would be: Thursday, November 11, 2027." Sadly it's impossible to say exactly when the console will launch. And even if Sony already has launch plans for 2027, they could still change. In the meantime, PlayStation owners are having to pay extra for consoles after a recent PS5 price hike.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
PS6 release date ‘sooner' than we thought as major game cancellation exposes ‘exact launch year' for next-gen console
SONY'S PlayStation 6 may be out sooner than we thought, a new leak suggests. The next-gen console built to replace the PS5 and 4 Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is the company's latest console – but another one is secretly in the works Credit: Sony PlayStation Court documents from Microsoft, which owns Xbox, previously revealed that the tech giant was expecting a 2028 launch for next-gen consoles. That included its own top-secret Xbox successor as well as Sony's unnamed next-gen PlayStation. TIME TO PLAY? But countering that is a new report from The report notes that the game was due to land on next-gen consoles that are yet to be released. Read more on PlayStation This unannounced game was reportedly due to be called Blade Runner: Time To Leave. It was allegedly in development at Supermassive Games, with a 12-hour single-player story planned. The report notes that the game entered pre-production in September 2024 with a budget of around £33 million / $45 million. But the game has supposedly been canned by the Guildford, UK-based studio. Most read in Gaming However, it's a major hint that the PS6 might land in 2027 rather than 2028. Supermassive Games is owned by Nordisk Film , which is a Sony partner that has exclusive distribution rights to PlayStation products in Nordic countries. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition Titles from the studio include Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The Sun has asked Supermassive Games for comment and will update this story with any response. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE PS6 LAUNCH WINDOW? Sony hasn't explicitly confirmed a launch timeline for the PS6. But the company has released plenty of consoles in the past, giving us some useful info to work with. 4 A new PlayStation 6 could be just two-and-a-half years away Credit: Sony PlayStation Just last year, we asked AI to predict the PS6 release date, based on Sony's PlayStation release history . And it came up with Thursday, November 11, 2027 – fitting in with this latest leak. Here's a list of PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) PS5 Pro – Thursday, November 7, 2024 (1st Thursday) There's usually a six-to-seven-year gap between the major console releases. Just look at this list: 1994 – PlayStation 2000 – PlayStation 2 2006 – PlayStation 3 2013 – PlayStation 4 2020 – PlayStation 5 And the final two (and therefore most recent) consoles came out seven years after their predecessors. 4 The latest major console release from Sony was 2020's PlayStation 5 – everything since has been a spin-off Credit: Sony PlayStation That would suggest that Sony would work towards a 2027 launch. November is usually favoured by Sony for PlayStation launches, especially in recent years. That means the console is out just in time for Christmas and the Black Friday spending season. And Sony clearly tends towards Thursday and Friday launches, usually in the second or third week of the month. Sony PlayStation through the ages Here's a quick history of the main models released... Sony PlayStation: Japan – December 3, 1994 North America – September 9, 1995 Europe – September 29, 1995 Sony PlayStation 2: Japan – March 4, 2000 North America – October 26, 2000 Europe – November 24, 2000 Sony PlayStation 3: Japan – November 11, 2006 North America – November 17, 2006 Europe – March 23, 2007 Sony PlayStation 4: North America – November 15, 2013 Europe – November 29, 2013 Japan – February 22, 2014 Sony PlayStation 5: Japan – November 12, 2020 North America – November 12, 2020 Europe – November 12, 2020 "Considering the trends and patterns, Thursday, November 11, 2027 seems more likely for a few reasons," one of the latest AI models told The Sun last year. "Sony has shown a preference for Thursday releases in recent years, especially for significant product launches like the PlayStation 5. "Releasing on a Thursday allows for a full weekend of sales and media coverage, maximizing initial impact and momentum. "Thus, the most likely date for the next-generation PlayStation console release, based on observed patterns and strategic considerations, would be: Thursday, November 11, 2027." 4 Sony has released several different versions of the PlayStation 5 Credit: Sony PlayStation Sadly it's impossible to say exactly when the console will launch. And even if Sony already has launch plans for 2027, they could still change. In the meantime, PlayStation owners are having to pay extra for consoles after a
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider
Every day, it seems we are getting closer to actually getting another . The latest update regarding the console corroborates previous rumors of its existence, as well as its launch window. On NeoGAF, insider HeisenbergFX4 claims a 'full blown' PlayStation handheld is in the works. They do iterate that this would not fall within the PlayStation Portal pricing, which is currently $200, and will launch 'somewhere around' the PlayStation 6 launch. Last month, leaker KeplerL2 confirmed the existence of the PlayStation handheld. They claimed that it would not be as powerful as a PS5, but would be backwards compatible with the console at launch, which they confirmed would be part of the PS6 family. Although it seems like all the clues are pointing to PlayStation making a new handheld, take these rumors with a grain of salt. Sony has not formally revealed a handheld just yet. The industry changes on a dime, so what might be real right now may not be real in the next few days. We'll just have to wait and see. While Sony has yet to reveal a new PlayStation handheld console, they have stated that they do intend to focus on peripherals like the PlayStation Portal in its Corporate Strategy & Earnings Announcement Presentation. 'We also plan to focus on strong and profitable peripherals such as PlayStation Portal where our recently introduced beta cloud streaming feature allows users to enjoy their games on the go more easily,' reads Sony's statement. This could be taken in several ways. This could mean Sony plans to iterate on its successful game streaming handheld device. This could hint at the rumored PS6 handheld. This could mean both. Regardless, Sony is putting a focus on peripherals like these handheld devices, which is a nice update for PlayStation fans. The post Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft could launch Xbox handheld console with custom AMD chip: Report
Microsoft is reportedly working on its own handheld Xbox gaming console, and new information about its hardware has emerged. While Asus is set to release an Xbox-branded handheld device soon, Microsoft's version is believed to feature a custom processor developed by AMD. This move comes ahead of Microsoft's planned launch of a next-generation gaming console expected in 2027, which aims to compete with the rumoured PlayStation 6. According to a leak shared on the NeoGAF forums by user KeplerL2, Microsoft will equip its handheld device with a custom low-power accelerated processing unit (APU) designed by AMD. The leak does not include further details on the chip's power use or technical design. This custom AMD chip is said to power the "real" Xbox handheld console coming directly from Microsoft, which differentiates it from other Xbox-branded handhelds made by third-party manufacturers such as Asus. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Other Xbox-branded handheld devices from different manufacturers will likely use a variety of processors. These include AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel's Lunar or Panther Lake CPUs, Nvidia's N1, and the Snapdragon X Elite 2. Earlier rumours suggested Microsoft's device might use an ARM-based chip, which raised questions about its ability to run older Xbox games. If the leak holds true, the custom AMD processor could allow better compatibility with a wider range of Xbox titles. Also read: Google I/O 2025: AI Mode rolls out in Search, know how it will benefit users No official release date has been announced for Microsoft's handheld console. Meanwhile, Asus is expected to launch its Xbox-branded model soon. The Asus ROG Ally 2 recently appeared on the US FCC website along with the 'Project Kennan' variant, which features a black finish and an Xbox button. The black version reportedly uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (36W) APU and 64GB of RAM, while a white version comes with a less powerful AMD Aeirth Plus (20W) APU. Both models are expected to have a 7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Also read: Google I/O 2025: Gemini Live with camera now free for everyone, Veo 3 for AI Ultra and other reveals Asus has hinted at a new ROG Ally console with upgraded hardware, although it did not confirm if it will carry the Xbox brand. Microsoft responded to Asus's social media post with a meme, which may indicate ongoing collaboration on the Project Kennan handheld device. Mobile finder: iPhone 16 LATEST price, specs and all details
