July 7, 2025, 10:31 am | Read time: 2 minutes
The PS5 is now almost five years old, leading players to wonder when its successor will be released. However, the PlayStation 6 might arrive later than previously expected.
After the release of a new gaming console, it’s always time to think about the next one. Currently, the PS5 is likely halfway through its lifecycle, and already, there are considerations and signs of a potential successor. The release of a PS6 seems inevitable. But when exactly? There are no official statements yet. According to new rumors, however, the PlayStation 6 might be delayed and hit the market later than previously expected.
PlayStation 6 Likely Much Later
When a new console was released, gaming enthusiasts of past hardware generations could typically count on about six to seven years before a new replacement came out. According to previous insider reports, it seemed similar for the PS5. Just in January, there were new hints about chip development for the PS6, suggesting a possible sales start in 2027. This would give the PS5 a regular lifespan of seven years.
But that no longer seems to be the case, at least according to the well-known leaker Detective Seeds. On the platform X, he recently wrote that he received information from a PlayStation engineer. This engineer, working in the hardware division, allegedly revealed that Sony intends to introduce the PlayStation 6 later than previously thought. They plan to present it to the public in 2028.
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Sales Won’t Start Until 2029?
There are often several months, sometimes more, between the first presentation and the actual sales start. According to the source, Sony would release the PlayStation 6 later, bringing it to stores in late fall or early winter 2029. Developers, on the other hand, are expected to receive initial kits in spring 2026 to begin working on new games.
If this turns out to be true, the PS5 would have the longest lifecycle in Sony’s gaming history, reaching a proud nine years. For comparison: The first PlayStation lasted only five years, the PS2 six, and both the PS3 and PS4 seven years. A trend toward longer production phases seems to be emerging.
This appears to align with statements from Mark Cerny, lead system architect at Sony and significantly responsible for PlayStation hardware. He explained to “Tom’s Guide” that he is preparing for the next console generation and wants to take “several years” to do so.