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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- 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 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
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
PlayStation and Xbox game bought by 12.5 million closes forever in two days and will be unplayable unless you upgrade
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CONSOLE owners risk being locked out of a hit video game forever – with just days left to dodge the closure. A popular title snapped up by millions of players is due to be deleted from online console stores this week, before being totally shut down on select machines later in the year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Rust will soon go offline if you don't upgrade Credit: Double Eleven 5 You'll need newer consoles to play the title Credit: Sony PlayStation Players of survival game Rust have been warned to check their consoles as soon as possible. The game came out as an "early access" title back in 2013 before its official release in 2018. But game-makers say the "old-gen" version of Rust that was created for the PS4 and Xbox one is due to be taken down from online stores imminently That means from May 29, 2025, the game will no longer be available to download for new players. And the game will become totally unplayable after "the final wipe", which is scheduled for later this year. That means even owners of the game will be locked out. "Starting May 29, 2025, the old-gen version of the game will no longer be available in platform stores," said Rust official Pedro Silva. "If you already own it, you can keep playing until the final wipe, which will wrap up in October. "We're planning to make that one something special." TIME TO UPGRADE? To keep playing, you'll need to have a next-gen console. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition And you'll also need to upgrade to the newer version of the game, which was made for the Xbox Series X/S or the PS5 (recently price-hiked). Fortunately for owners of newer consoles, you'll be able to get the actual game upgrade for free. That means you won't need to pay out any extra money (beyond what you've paid for the pricier console). Sadly game bosses haven't confirmed exactly when the release date for this upgrade will arrive – but it won't be far off. 5 Rust has been snapped up by millions of players Credit: Double Eleven However, it won't be out in time for the May 29 store shutdown. "Players will have until the end of October to transition to the new and improved version of Rust Console Edition, which is expected to launch sometime this summer," Silva explained. "Just to be clear, the release date is not May 29, 2025. "We still need a bit more time. More will be announced in the future. Thank you for your support!" WHERE CAN YOU PLAY RUST? Here's what you need to know... Current versions: Windows PC macOS PlayStation 4 Xbox One Upcoming versions: PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Picture Credit: Double Eleven This means that new players who want to try the game won't be able to until the next-gen version comes out. And existing Rust players will need to upgrade before the older-generation title is killed forever. GONE RUSTY? Multiplayer survival game Rust first came out on consoles in 2021, just three years after it fully launched on PC. The title tasks players with surviving in a brutal and unforgiving wilderness – where you need to gather and steal materials, as well as avoiding starvation, death, and other players. 5 The survival game has a loyal fanbase that still play regularly Credit: Double Eleven Rust landed to mixed reviews but sold more than 12.5 million copies, many of which are loyal fans of the game. Gamers keen to keep playing the title on consoles will have to upgrade their versions. And game-makers at Double Eleven have teased what the new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S releases will look like. "The game will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate," Double Eleven, a British studio responsible for the console version, said in a statement. OTHER GAME CLOSURES COMING UP Here's what to watch out for... MultiVersus - May 30 xDefiant - June 3 The First Descendant - June 19 Black Desert - June 26 Resident Evil ReVerse - June 29 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Arizona Sunshine - July 1 Skyworld - July 1 Danmachi Battle Chronicle - September 29 WWE 2K24 - September 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 PGA Tour 2K21 - October 30 NBA 2K24 - December 31 "We'll reveal the perks and prices for each edition soon, along with upgrade options if you want to switch editions on the same platform." It added: "To mark the occasion, we are planning something special: the 'Wipe of Wipes', a memorable send-off to celebrate the legacy of old-gen. "By then, the new-gen version will already be available to everyone. "And you can smoothly transition to this new era of Rust Console Edition."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
PlayStation and Xbox game bought by 12.5 million closes forever in two days and will be unplayable unless you upgrade
CONSOLE owners risk being locked out of a hit video game forever – with just days left to dodge the closure. A popular title snapped up by millions of players is due to be deleted from online console stores this week, before being totally shut down on select machines later in the year. Advertisement 5 Rust will soon go offline if you don't upgrade Credit: Double Eleven 5 You'll need newer consoles to play the title Credit: Sony PlayStation Players of survival game Rust have been warned to check their consoles as soon as possible. The game came out as an "early access" title back in 2013 before its official release in 2018. But game-makers say the "old-gen" version of Rust that was created for the PS4 and Xbox one is due to be taken down from online stores imminently That means from May 29, 2025, the game Advertisement Read more on PlayStation And the game will become totally unplayable after "the final wipe", which is scheduled for later this year. That means even owners of the game will be locked out. "Starting May 29, 2025, the old-gen version of the game will no longer be available in platform stores," said Rust official Pedro Silva. "If you already own it, you can keep playing until the final wipe, which will wrap up in October. Advertisement Most read in Gaming "We're planning to make that one something special." TIME TO UPGRADE? To keep playing, you'll need to have a next-gen console. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition And you'll also need to upgrade to the newer version of the game, which was made for the Xbox Series X/S or the PS5 ( Fortunately for owners of newer consoles, you'll be able to get the actual game upgrade for free. Advertisement That means you won't need to pay out any extra money (beyond what you've paid for the pricier console). Sadly game bosses haven't confirmed exactly when the release date for this upgrade will arrive – but it won't be far off. 5 Rust has been snapped up by millions of players Credit: Double Eleven However, it won't be out in time for the May 29 store shutdown. Advertisement "Players will have until the end of October to transition to the new and improved version of Rust Console Edition, which is expected to launch sometime this summer," Silva explained. "Just to be clear, the release date is not May 29, 2025. "We still need a bit more time. More will be announced in the future. Thank you for your support!" WHERE CAN YOU PLAY RUST? Here's what you need to know... Current versions: Windows PC macOS PlayStation 4 Xbox One Upcoming versions: PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Picture Credit: Double Eleven This means that new players who want to try the game won't be able to until the next-gen version comes out. Advertisement And existing Rust players will need to upgrade before the older-generation title is killed forever. GONE RUSTY? Multiplayer survival game Rust first came out on consoles in 2021, just three years after it fully launched on PC. The title tasks players with surviving in a brutal and unforgiving wilderness – where you need to gather and steal materials, as well as avoiding starvation, death, and other players. 5 The survival game has a loyal fanbase that still play regularly Credit: Double Eleven Advertisement Rust landed to mixed reviews but sold more than 12.5 million copies, many of which are loyal fans of the game. Gamers keen to keep playing the title on consoles will have to upgrade their versions. And game-makers at Double Eleven have teased what the new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S releases will look like. "The game will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate," Double Eleven, a British studio responsible for the console version, said in a statement. Advertisement OTHER GAME CLOSURES COMING UP Here's what to watch out for... MultiVersus - May 30 xDefiant - June 3 The First Descendant - June 19 Black Desert - June 26 Resident Evil ReVerse - June 29 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Arizona Sunshine - July 1 Skyworld - July 1 Danmachi Battle Chronicle - September 29 WWE 2K24 - September 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 PGA Tour 2K21 - October 30 NBA 2K24 - December 31 "We'll reveal the perks and prices for each edition soon, along with upgrade options if you want to switch editions on the same platform." It added: "To mark the occasion, we are planning something special: the 'Wipe of Wipes', a memorable send-off to celebrate the legacy of old-gen. "By then, the new-gen version will already be available to everyone. "And you can smoothly transition to this new era of Rust Console Edition." Advertisement 5 Rust is getting a major makeover for next-gen consoles Credit: Double Eleven
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Sony releases trailer for India-based PS5 game Mukti: What is it about
Mukti is a first-person exploration game where Arya uncovers hidden truths about her grandfather's past in a vandalised Indian museum he once owned New Delhi Sony PlayStation has released the trailer of Mukti, a made-in-India game which will be released on platforms like PS5 and PCs. This India-based game has come to life as part of the Sony India Hero Project. Mukti is a first-person story exploration game set in an Indian museum. According to the developer underDOGS Studio, Mukti 'delves deeply into a critical social issue that demands our attention: human trafficking.' Mukti: Concept The developers in a blog post published on PlayStation wrote: 'Mukti isn't just a game. It's a journey of discovery, redemption, and the impact of hidden narratives in a first-person exploration set within the authentic backdrop of an Indian museum.' It added: Following her grandfather's mysterious disappearance amid accusations of heinous crimes, Arya returns to find the museum he owned vandalised and abandoned. Through the silent echoes of the past, she pieces together a narrative of heritage, compassion and obscured truths, questioning everything she knew about his existence. What truths lie in her grandfather's museum?' Players will get to uncover layers of mystery as the story unfolds. They will also be discovering ancient secrets and a world that blurs the line between myth and reality. Mukti: PS5 optimisation and PC requirements underDOGS Studio confirmed it is collaborating with PlayStation to optimise DualSense features like haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to amplify moments such as quiet puzzle-solving through nuanced vibrations. The studio has also shared preliminary system requirements for the PC version of Mukti on the game's Steam page. Minimum Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F or better or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 OS: Windows 10 Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) or RX 6400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12 GB) Mukti: Watch trailer here
