Sony teases PlayStation 6, hinting the console is in early development stages.
The company's president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, discussed the future of the platform and player engagement in an investor interview.
Despite the rise of cloud gaming, Sony emphasizes the importance of local execution offered by physical consoles like PS5.
Nishino confirmed that Sony is exploring a new way for players to engage with their content and services.
Reports suggest PlayStation 6 has been in development for years, with Sony focusing on building a multi-faceted platform.
Sony has been rumored to be working on two SoCs for the next PlayStation, potentially including a new handheld.
AMD was reportedly hiring for PS6 and next-gen-console chip development in 2022, while Intel failed to secure a $30 billion PS6 contract that year.
Speculation points to a potential release of PlayStation 6 around November 2027 or even as late as 2028 according to former executive Shuhei Yoshida.
The PlayStation 6's release timing aligns with expectations for next-gen titles like The Witcher 4, indicating it could be optimized for the new console.