Exactly when the next PlayStation will hit store shelves is something many fans are wondering about—and according to the latest rumour, we might be in for a long wait. Insiders claim that the PlayStation 6 won’t arrive until late 2029, which would also make the PlayStation 5 Sony’s longest console generation ever—spanning a full nine years on the market.
Mark Cerny, Sony’s hardware mastermind, has previously stated that work on the next generation follows a long-term roadmap rather than being rushed. In the meantime, the PlayStation 5 Pro is also receiving regular updates to keep the current generation alive and well.
Still, many fans online feel that nine years is stretching things a bit too far. Over on Reddit, you can read comments like:
“2028 would be perfect, still a lot of juice left in this generation.”
“They really just need to make more exclusives utilizing the hardware.”
One thing’s for sure: the PlayStation 6 is taking its sweet time. And if it really doesn’t launch until 2029, that could have a major impact on how we experience the next generation—both from a gamer’s perspective and in terms of how developers approach it.
So what are your thoughts on the PlayStation 6? When do you think (or hope) it will be released?