Sony’s PS5 is currently one of the most popular consoles in India and has a massive playerbase. It has been almost six years since the console hit the markets and till date, new users keep emerging. Since the PS5 Pro never officially launched in India, all eyes are now on the PS6. In the last few months, there have been many rumours about the next console from Sony and one of them included regarding its launch date. Earlier, the PS6 was expected to launch in 2027 and then, news emerged that the console would not be launched until 2028. Now, fresh rumours suggest that the console may not be here before 2029. Read on to know more.
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AI demand could push PS6 launch beyond 2029
Earlier this year, industry analysts hinted that Sony may stretch the lifecycle of the PlayStation 5, possibly delaying its successor until 2028. Now, newer reports indicate the timeline could slip even further, potentially past 2029.
The driving force behind this delay appears to be the global demand for high performance memory and chips, largely powered by AI workloads. Tech giants are investing heavily in data centres and AI infrastructure, which uses the same advanced memory standards that next generation consoles rely on. When supply tightens and prices climb, consumer hardware inevitably feels the impact.
This situation does not affect Sony alone. Microsoft’s next Xbox is also expected to depend on custom silicon from AMD, and any supply side challenge would impact both console makers. With chip development cycles becoming more complex and expensive, manufacturers may prefer to extract maximum value from existing hardware rather than rush into a costly new generation.
Big performance leap expected
Despite the reported delay, leaks around PS6 hardware paint an ambitious picture. The console is rumoured to feature AMD’s Zen 6 based CPU paired with an RDNA 5 GPU. If accurate, this would mark a significant jump in raw performance over the current generation. There is also talk of up to 30GB of GDDR7 RAM, a sizeable upgrade aimed at supporting higher resolutions, faster frame rates and more demanding game worlds.
For comparison, the PlayStation 5 currently uses 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Moving to GDDR7 would not just improve bandwidth but also help future proof the system for advanced rendering techniques and AI driven game design.
That said, the bigger question is whether gamers actually need a new console so soon. Titles like Grand Theft Auto VI and Marvel’s Wolverine are already set to push the PS5 to its limits. With the PS5 Pro also in the mix, Sony still has room to extend the current generation. Unless the PS6 delivers a truly transformative leap, waiting a little longer might not be such a bad thing after all.
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Divyanshi Sharma
Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
