- Sony has revealed that they considers the PS5 to still be in the middle of its lifecycle.
- This means that PlayStation 5 will continue to receive support for a couple more years at least.
- This might also mean that the PlayStation 6 is still years away from releasing.
The release of PlayStation 6 is one of the most discussed topics among gamers. Sadly, the actual date of its release is still up to speculation as Sony seemingly has no plans for giving gamers an update. What’s more is that Lin Tao, the Sony CFO, has revealed that they want to continue supporting the PS5 lifecycle, which hints that PlayStation 6 is still years out from release.
Sony Believes PS5 Is Still in the Middle of Its Lifecycle
During the Q2 finances for Fiscal Year 2026, Lin Tao spoke that Sony believes PlayStation 5 is only in the middle of its life cycle, promising that they will continue to expand it further. She points out that both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are still enjoying a large number of active users. The recent release of the PS5 Pro model likely also plays a crucial role in this decision, as the hardware upgrade should support modern games for a couple more years with ease.
Sony has already revealed plans for releasing big exclusive titles like Saros and the new Marvel’s Wolverine releasing in 2026, which supports their idea of continuing the PlayStation 5 cycle. Although this is generally good news for gamers, as it is always a struggle to buy a new console, some would still be disappointed with this news.
Mainly because the PS5 Pro still only supports up to 120 FPS, and that is also limited to a few games. With PC players enjoying 240+ FPS on their well-built machines, this news would only give PC players more time to continue making fun of PS owners. However, things may finally change with the PlayStation 6 release, as Sony had earlier teased about PS6’s new GPU technology that would improve performance greatly.
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- A new PlayStation State of Play is reportedly set for late September, with leaks pointing to next week.
- Marvel’s Wolverine is expected to be the main highlight, alongside other 2026 game reveals.
- Possible announcements include GTA VI updates, Phantom Blade 0, the Marathon reboot, and a Metroidvania-style God of War.
State of Play is one of the best ways for Sony to showcase their upcoming releases. Their recent State of Play events have only showcased one game, like 007 First Light, without extensive coverage of other games since June 4. A recent leak has surfaced from a trustworthy source, hinting that a PlayStation State of Play is scheduled for later next week.
A New State of Play Event Leaked for Next Week
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There have been rumors of a new PlayStation State of Play scheduled for the end of September for quite some time. These leaks also mentioned that the upcoming State of Play will feature Marvel’s Wolverine as the main highlight. Now, a prominent leak from @NateTheHate2 (on X), who is a reliable source, has revealed that the State of Play is scheduled for next week.
This State of Play is expected to be stacked with games that are going to be released in 2026. The main highlight of the event will obviously be Marvel’s Wolverine, but we might also see some unexpected announcements. Particularly, GTA VI is always on everyone’s mind. Check our GTA 6 guide if you are also starved for information.
Other than these, expect an announcement for Phantom Blade 0, the new revamped Marathon, and the Metroidvania God of War.
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