Daijiworld Media Network- Tokyo

Tokyo, Jun 15: In a development that has excited gamers across the globe, Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially acknowledged that the PlayStation 6 (PS6) is in the works, signalling the dawn of a new era in console gaming. The announcement was made by Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino during a Fireside Chat on June 13, where he confirmed that the next-generation console is “top of mind” for developers.

This marks the first public confirmation by Sony regarding a successor to the popular PlayStation 5, which launched five years ago and was recently followed by the PS5 Pro in November 2024 with modest upgrades to performance and graphics.

Speaking about the evolving landscape of the gaming ecosystem, Nishino said, “Our console business has evolved into a multi-faceted platform... so naturally, there’s a huge interest in our next-generation console strategy.”

Though Sony refrained from revealing concrete details or timelines, the tone of the statement suggests that active planning and development for the PS6 is already underway.

Nishino also touched upon the future of cloud gaming, emphasizing that while it offers flexibility, traditional console experiences remain central to Sony's strategy.

“Cloud gaming is progressing well technically, but end-to-end network stability remains a challenge. Our belief is that the majority of players continue to prefer local execution over network-dependent gameplay,” he stated, reinforcing the relevance of next-gen consoles like the PS6 in the foreseeable future.

With speculation already brewing in the gaming community, Sony’s subtle yet firm confirmation of PS6 has set the stage for what could be the next big leap in gaming innovation.