Sony Has Not Locked in a PlayStation 6 Release Window, CEO Says
Hiroki Totoki said in a Wall Street Journal profile that no exact release date or window for the PlayStation 6 has been locked in.
PlayStation CEO Hiroki Totoki said no exact release date or launch window for the PlayStation 6 has been locked in, according to a Wall Street Journal profile. Sony has not officially confirmed a release date or a price for the console.
The comments leave the timing of the next PlayStation generation open. Sony has not announced a launch window, a price, or a lineup of games for the hardware.
What Sony Has Said About the Console
Talk in the industry has suggested the PlayStation 6 could arrive as early as late 2027, with Xbox's Project Helix also expected around that time. Many industry insiders believe the console could cost upwards of $1000, citing RAM shortages, component prices and the use of generative AI. None of those figures or dates has been confirmed by Sony.
The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, amid stock shortages and scalper activity. Some buyers did not get a PS5 until at least a year after launch, and the console has only welcomed a handful of exclusives. The PS5 is approaching its sixth anniversary next month.
Sony has said it plans to put more emphasis on upcoming exclusives and will no longer work on PC ports following the end of PlayStation exclusivity.
Quick answers
Does the PlayStation 6 have a release date?
No. PlayStation CEO Hiroki Totoki said no exact release date or window has been locked in, and Sony has not officially confirmed one.
How much will the PlayStation 6 cost?
Sony has not confirmed a price. Industry insiders have speculated it could cost upwards of $1000, but that figure has not been confirmed.
When did the PlayStation 5 come out?
The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020 and is approaching its sixth anniversary.