The people behind the PS5 and its next-generation games are beginning to share some details. After news that PS5s (or at least, PS5 development kits) have been sent out to games developers, Japanese video game creator Keisuke Kikuchi spoke out about the capabilities of the console.
Now PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has spoken out about his plans for the PS5, and while he couldn't share too many specifics, the details he did drop sound exciting, to say the least.
- PlayStation 5: Everything you need to know
- Best PS5 games
Speaking to gamesindustry.biz, Ryan said the transition from the current-gen PS4 to PS5 will happen at an unprecedented speed, making for more next-generation consoles in homes than ever before.
"One of our tasks -- probably our main task -- is to take that community and transition it from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, and at a scale and pace that we've never delivered on before," said Ryan. He's also personally focused on the games "that will make or break PlayStation 5, just as they do every platform."
With games like Horizon Zero Dawn 2 and God of War 2 on the horizon, Ryan's comments demonstrate that he is personally keeping an eye on the console's launch titles. This makes sense, as those early games are sure to be a key part of Sony's strategy.
The PS4 has hit the one hundred million sales milestone and is thoroughly entrenched in gamer's minds. If Sony is aiming for a quick transition from PS4 to PS5, making launch titles look attractive is going to be vital in order to encourage gamers to jump ship.
The PS5's new Zen 2 processor is said to make games "feel realistic, as if you are there" according to Keisuke Kikuchi. Super-fast loading times are also said to remove breaks in-game, creating huge virtual worlds that load seamlessly. We'll know more for sure as we inch towards the PS5's official reveal, which the rumour mill implies will be in February 2020.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Liked this?
- Xbox Scarlett: News, leaks, price and specs
- Nintendo Switch review
Matt Evans now works for T3.com sister brand TechRadar, covering all things relating to fitness and wellness. He came to T3.com as staff writer before moving on, and was previously on Men's Health, and slightly counterintuitively, a website devoted to the consumption of Scotch whiskey. In his free time, he could often be found with his nose in a book until he discovered the Kindle.
-
Technogym launch adjustable dumbbells with a hidden secret to make your workouts smart
Train smarter with the new 'Connected Dumbbells'
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Google Pixel 9a tipped for a camera change you might find surprising
Details on the Google Pixel 9a camera might not be what you expect
By Chris Hall Published
-
PS Plus getting one of 2025's most exciting upcoming PS5 games for free
PS Plus Extra and Premium members getting Remedy's weird new shooter on day one
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Your PS5 games could change forever after groundbreaking court decision
EU court rules that third-party cheats and add-ons are allowed
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus adding one of my favourite action-RPGs on PS5 and PS4 for free
Dare you go back to the island?
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro pre-order stock update – new stock available today
There's new PS5 Pro pre-order stock at select retailers
By Rik Henderson Published
-
I use this PS5 SSD on a daily basis and now it's at its lowest price for Prime Day
The WD_Black SN850X is the best PS5 SSD on the market – especially in this massive deal
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus subscribers get one of the best sci-fi remakes of all time on PS5 for free
Dare you go back into space?
By Rik Henderson Published
-
How to watch the PlayStation State of Play showcase today – 20+ new games for PS5 and PS5 Pro
Here's everything you need to know about the latest PS5 presentation
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PlayStation 30th anniversary collection includes special edition PS5 Pro – and yes, this one does come with a stand
Just about every PlayStation console and peripheral will be available in PS1 grey
By Rik Henderson Published