PlayStation 6 likely to launch in 2028, says former Sony exec

PlayStation 6 launch anticipated in 2028, says ex-Sony exec.

: Shuhei Yoshida, a former Sony executive, anticipates the PlayStation 6 release in 2028, citing slow PS5 production due to pandemic-related issues. Console generations are extending beyond traditional five or six-year cycles, with the PS5 arriving seven years after the PS4. Yoshida argues the post-pandemic adjustments contribute to this extended timeline, aligning with a Microsoft leak suggesting a similar Xbox release in 2028.

Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida predicts the PlayStation 6 will launch in 2028. This speculation arises due to extended console cycles, with the PS5 released seven years after the PS4, a cycle longer than previous ones.

Yoshida attributes the delayed PS5 production to pandemic-related issues and a global chip shortage, suggesting that these factors contribute to a prolonged transition to the next generation. Despite a seven-year cycle aligning with prior trends, he believes the 2028 date accommodates recent industry disruptions better.

A leak suggests the PlayStation 6 chip design is nearly complete, supporting a possible 2027 launch, but further complexity arises from potential dual SoCs for the PS6 and a new handheld. This aligns with a leak about the next Xbox potentially launching the same year, indicating a broader trend across the console industry.

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