The Countdown To PS6: Is the Next Console Generation Arriving Too Soon?

Gamers are talking a lot about 2027—not just because of new games, but because it might be when the next generation of consoles launches. Sony and Microsoft haven't shared any details yet, but fans and insiders think the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox could arrive in 2027 or 2028. That timing makes sense since console generations usually last about seven years.

Fueling the speculation are recent leaks and development rumors. One notable example involves a now-canceled Blade Runner game reportedly in the works at Supermassive Games—the same studio behind Until Dawn. That project was allegedly targeting a 2026 release and was designed with the next-gen PlayStation in mind. The fact that developers were already preparing content for a 2027 hardware debut has only strengthened the belief that Sony's next big console could be right around the corner.

But not everyone is excited about the idea of jumping into a new console generation so soon. For many gamers, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S still feel relatively new—especially given the stock shortages, global delays, and lack of true next-gen exclusives during the first few years of their lifecycle.

Add to that the rising costs across the board, and it's no wonder some players are feeling anxious. The $70 price tag on AAA games has only recently become normalized, but now, with both Nintendo and Microsoft moving toward $80 for their first-party titles, players are feeling the pressure more than ever.

Gamers are also facing steeper prices for controllers, accessories, and online services. The result? A growing fatigue around the industry's pricing model. Many are calling on Sony and Microsoft to hold off on launching their new consoles, arguing that now is not the time to burden consumers with yet another round of costly upgrades.

One Reddit user summed it up plainly: "I'd hope that Sony and Microsoft hold off for a couple of years at least—everything is getting too expensive." Others echoed the sentiment, with some vowing not to buy a next-gen console at launch, opting instead to wait for the inevitable price drops.

Amid the growing frustration, Sony made headlines for taking a surprising stand. The upcoming Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yōi, launching in October 2025, will remain priced at $70 for the standard edition—bucking the new $80 trend. That move sparked relief among PlayStation fans, offering a small but significant gesture that not all publishers are ready to follow the price hike bandwagon just yet.

The bigger question now is whether the industry is ready—or, more importantly, whether gamers are ready—for the PlayStation 6 and the next Xbox. While the tech world marches forward, many are hoping Sony and Microsoft will give this generation more time to mature. The ideal window, some say, would be 2029 or even 2030, giving developers more breathing room and players more time to enjoy their current consoles without feeling left behind.

Still, insiders suggest 2028 remains the most likely target for a new console reveal. Whether that timeline proves accurate, and whether the industry can avoid alienating its core audience in the process, remains to be seen. One thing is clear: the countdown to the next generation has already begun, but the excitement is mixed with uncertainty.