NEW YORK — Sony's next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, remains shrouded in secrecy as of May 2026, with the latest rumors pointing to a potential launch window pushed back to 2028 or even 2029 due to ongoing global RAM shortages driven by artificial intelligence demand, while leaks suggest an ambitious hardware leap featuring AMD's Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU and a possible dedicated handheld companion.
Industry insiders and leakers have painted a picture of cautious planning at Sony Interactive Entertainment. The standard seven-year console cycle that delivered the PS5 in 2020 would have suggested a 2027 debut for the PS6, but rising component costs and supply constraints have forced Sony to reconsider timelines. Bloomberg and other outlets reported in February 2026 that Sony is weighing delays to 2028 or 2029 to secure adequate high-bandwidth memory supplies without compromising performance targets.
