PlayStation Teases 2024 Console Upgrade

Whispers about the PlayStation 5 Pro dominated conversations at Gamescom 2024, with developers and journalists alike sharing insights into the console's potential specifications and release timeframe. This article summarizes the key takeaways from these discussions.

PS5 Pro: The Gamescom 2024 Buzz

Developer Insights Fuel PS5 Pro Speculation

Anticipation for the PS5 Pro has been building throughout 2024, fueled by earlier leaks. Gamescom 2024 saw this excitement reach fever pitch as developers openly discussed the upcoming console. According to Alessio Palumbo of Wccftech, some developers have even delayed game releases to coincide with the PS5 Pro's launch.

Palumbo reported a conversation with an anonymous developer who confirmed receiving PS5 Pro specifications and predicted significantly improved Unreal Engine 5 performance compared to the standard PS5. This corroborates a similar report from Multiplayer, an Italian gaming website, which also mentioned a developer delaying a game launch to align with the PS5 Pro's arrival. Palumbo emphasizes that these are likely different developers, with the one he spoke to being from a smaller studio, suggesting widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs among developers.

Imminent PS5 Pro Release Predicted by Analyst

Adding further credence to the Gamescom buzz, analyst William R. Aguilar suggested on X (formerly Twitter) in July that Sony is poised to unveil the PS5 Pro later this year. He speculated a September 2024 State of Play announcement, highlighting the need for a timely reveal to avoid impacting current PS5 sales.

This timeline mirrors the PlayStation 4 Pro's 2016 launch, announced on September 7th and released on November 10th. Palumbo suggests that if Sony follows a similar pattern, a formal announcement is imminent.