The latest PS6 rumours, leaked specs, expected release date and price — updated July 2026.
Sony is widely expected to use a custom AMD chip based on the Zen 6 architecture. This would represent a significant leap over the PS5's Zen 2 CPU, with major improvements to single-threaded and multi-threaded performance.
Next-generation RDNA 5 graphics are expected, with significantly improved ray tracing and rasterisation performance. Rumours suggest performance roughly 3x that of the PS5's GPU — enabling true native 4K at 60fps in most titles.
A substantial RAM upgrade over PS5's 16GB is expected. More memory allows for larger open worlds, faster streaming of assets, and better multitasking. GDDR7 would also provide much higher bandwidth than PS5's GDDR6.
Given the PS5 Pro's move to 2TB, the PS6 is almost certain to ship with 2TB or more as standard. Game file sizes continue to grow, and Sony will need to match or exceed this.
Sony is reportedly working on dedicated AI upscaling hardware — codenamed Project Amethyst — potentially including "Neural Arrays" and "Radiance Cores" for AI-enhanced rendering similar to NVIDIA's DLSS but built into the console.
Persistent rumours suggest Sony may launch a companion handheld alongside the PS6. Codenamed "Canis", this would be Sony's first true handheld gaming device since the PS Vita — potentially capable of running PS6 games natively.
A patent filed by Sony and naming PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny suggests PS6 could support backwards compatibility with PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 games. If true, this would be a massive selling point.
Based on component costs, inflation, and Sony's recent pricing strategy (PS5 Pro launched at £699), many analysts expect the PS6 to launch between £599 and £699. A premium model could go higher.
Sony's console cycles have been roughly 7 years (PS4 2013 → PS5 2020). A 2027 or 2028 release would fit the pattern. Some insiders have suggested 2027 for a reveal and 2028 for launch.
With PS6 likely 2–3 years away, waiting makes little sense for most people. The PS5 has an enormous library of excellent games, is fully supported by Sony, and will continue to receive major releases through the PS6's launch and beyond — just as the PS4 did after PS5 launched.
The PS5 Pro is a better "wait" argument — if you're a graphics-focused gamer considering a PS5 upgrade, the Pro is worth considering. But for anyone who doesn't yet own a PS5, buying now makes perfect sense.
View Best PS5 Deals →Almost certainly not, at least for the majority of titles. When PS6 launches, most major new releases will target PS6 as the primary platform. Some cross-generation titles may span PS5 and PS6 in the launch window, similar to how some PS5 games also launched on PS4.
Sony has been tight-lipped about PS6 specifics. Expect a formal reveal to come roughly 12–18 months before launch — putting any announcement potentially in 2026 or 2027. We'll update this page as more information becomes available.