PS5 Upgrade Imminent, Developers Tease at Gamescom

Gamescom 2024 buzzed with whispers of the PlayStation 5 Pro, its potential specs fueling speculation among developers and journalists. This article delves into the PS5 Pro rumors, potential specifications, and the discussions surrounding its release.

The PS5 Pro Dominated Gamescom 2024 Conversations

Developers Adjust Release Plans for the Anticipated PS5 Pro

Rumors of a PlayStation 5 Pro have been circulating throughout 2024, amplified by earlier leaks. Gamescom 2024 saw these rumors intensify, with developers openly discussing the upcoming console. According to Alessio Palumbo of Wccftech, some developers have even delayed game launches to coincide with the PS5 Pro's anticipated arrival.

Palumbo revealed a noteworthy detail: "A developer, who chose to remain anonymous, spontaneously mentioned receiving the PS5 Pro's specifications and their confidence in Unreal Engine 5's significantly improved performance on the new hardware compared to the standard PS5."

This corroborates a report from Italian gaming site Multiplayer, which reported in a livestream that a developer had postponed a game release to align with the PS5 Pro's rumored launch. Palumbo added, "This isn't the same developer as the one Multiplayer reported on. Furthermore, the studio I spoke with isn't a major player, indicating that a broad range of developers already possess the PS5 Pro's specifications."

Imminent PS5 Pro Release, Analyst Predicts

Adding credence to Palumbo's findings and the Gamescom 2024 developer insights, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X in July that Sony is likely to announce the PS5 Pro later this year. Aguilar suggested a potential announcement during a rumored September 2024 State of Play, highlighting Sony's need for timely action to avoid impacting current PS5 sales.

This aligns with the PlayStation 4 Pro's 2016 release strategy: announced September 7th, launched November 10th. Palumbo notes that if Sony follows a similar pattern, "an official announcement seems imminent."