Sony's next-gen PlayStation details point to Gen5 streaming and AI upgrades
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Updated · MP1st · May 3
Sony's next-gen PlayStation details point to Gen5 streaming and AI upgrades
7 articles · Updated · MP1st · May 3
The reported PS6-era plans include a next-generation third-person horror game in Unreal Engine 5, cross-gen AAA asset work and expanded social, video-streaming and multitasking features.
Cloud gaming infrastructure has reportedly been in development for three to four years, shifting from PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage on PS5 servers to faster Gen5 NVMe for next-generation streaming.
The report also points to continued machine-learning investment after PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaling advances, though Sony has not officially announced the console and the details could still change.
Will Sony's 'AI-first' PS6 or Xbox's hybrid PC console ultimately define the future of gaming?
Can Sony and Microsoft overcome the global memory crisis to launch their powerful new consoles by their 2028 target?
With a rumored $999 flagship and separate handheld, is PlayStation's next generation becoming too expensive for its audience?