Gamescom 2024 Whispers of the PlayStation 5 Pro: Late 2024 Release on the Horizon?
The gaming world is abuzz with speculation surrounding the PlayStation 5 Pro, fueled by whispers from Gamescom 2024. Developers and journalists alike are sharing insights into the console's potential specifications and release timeline. Let's delve into the details.
Gamescom 2024: PS5 Pro Dominates the Conversation
Rumors of a PlayStation 5 Pro have been circulating throughout 2024, but Gamescom 2024 saw a significant shift. Developers are now openly discussing the upcoming console, with some even delaying game launches to coincide with its arrival, according to Wccftech's Alessio Palumbo.
Palumbo reports an unnamed developer confirmed receiving PS5 Pro specifications and anticipating significantly improved Unreal Engine 5 performance compared to the standard PS5. This corroborates a Multiplayer.it report of a developer postponing a game release for the PS5 Pro launch. Palumbo adds that the developer he spoke with was not a major studio, suggesting widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs.
Analyst Predictions Fuel the Fire
Adding credence to these reports, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X (formerly Twitter) in July that Sony might announce the PS5 Pro later this year, possibly during a September 2024 State of Play event. He suggests a timely announcement is crucial for Sony to avoid impacting current PS5 sales.
This aligns with the PlayStation 4 Pro's 2016 release, announced September 7th and launched November 10th. Palumbo notes that if Sony follows a similar pattern, an official announcement is imminent.
