Get ready—Sony may announce the PS5 Pro at the upcoming State of Play event.
According to industry insider Jeff Grubb, the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro appears to be on track for a 2024 release. Recent rumors suggest Sony might unveil the upgraded console during a State of Play event slated to end in September. There has been no official announcement yet, but based on the information we have so far, it is a safe bet.
Grubb’s comments align with growing speculation in the gaming industry. At Gamescom, a developer reportedly shared that they had received the PS5 Pro’s system specifications and stated that Unreal Engine 5 games would perform significantly better on this new hardware. The developers are already working with these specs, which indicates that Sony is preparing for a wide-scale announcement and release.
However, the excitement surrounding the PS5 Pro comes with skepticism. While the console is expected to offer improved performance over the base PS5, some industry insiders are disappointed with the rumored upgrades. The PS5 Pro may feature a modest increase in GPU power, additional memory, and expanded storage, but the core experience could still involve compromises between graphical fidelity and performance.
WCCFTech reports coincide with the PS5 Pro’s nearing official announcement. A developer has confirmed receiving the PS5 Pro specs and believes that Unreal Engine 5 games will run much smoother on the upgraded hardware compared to the standard PS5.
Historically, Sony announced the PlayStation 4 Pro on September 7, 2016, and then released it on November 10. If Sony follows a similar timeline, an announcement for the PS5 Pro could be just around the corner, with a potential launch in late 2024. Analysts suggest that Sony may be aiming to mirror this previous strategy, which would align with the rumors of a September reveal in Sony’s State of Play.
As we approach the end of September, all eyes are on Sony’s next move. We have been getting crumbs of some big games being worked on for PlayStation, and it just makes sense for the PS5 Pro to be announced along with all the hype. We can’t wait to see what graphical breakthroughs we will see this time.
