Sony may hold off on releasing the PlayStation 6 console until later than originally forecast, an analyst has claimed.
MST Financial analyst David Gibson says Sony is expected to extend the life of the PS5 range of consoles, which debuted in 2020 with the standard model and was bolstered by the PS5 Pro in 2024.
“Sony expects the PS5’s lifecycle to be extended, and the PS6’s release is likely to be delayed longer than many expected” he claimed in a report (translated) into Sony’s future prospects.
Sony is quite happy with the currently prospects of the PS5, according to Gibson, who added Sony’s next results are “are expected to beat market expectations, driven by sales of both in-house and third-party games” (via VGC).
No PS6 is expected for the next couple of years. Recent forecasts have suggested a late 2027 release at the very earliest. However, given the current RAM shortage sending prices surging, a report in December claimed Sony will wait longer for the situation to stabilise.
Perhaps that’s another reason why Sony may hold off on launching a successor beyond the desire to extend the life of the PS5 as far as possible. Earlier on Monday (via Vice), it was leaked that Sony is planning another State of Play. According to the well-known insider NateTheHate, the live stream will take place in February. It’s not clear what may be showcased during the event, but we’d love a closer look at Intergalactic – the next Naughty Dog IP and the rumoured God of War spin-off.
