Rumor: PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox Aiming to Launch in 2027 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 13 October 2025 / 4,498 Views
Sony and Microsoft are currently aiming to launch the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox in 2027, according to separate insiders.
AMD insider KeplerL2 in a thread on NeoGAF in Sony and AMD's recent video on the "Future of Play" is claiming the PS6 is planned to release in 2027.
KeplerL2 said (via VideoGamesChronicle) the 2027 release is "not just on the table, it’s the plan unless any unexpected delays happen."
The claim the next-generation Xbox is also planned for 2027 comes from hardware insider Moore’s Law is Dead [MLID] in a new video that reportedly shows the AMD Magnus APU, which he claims will be part of the next-gen Xbox.
MLID claims the specs of the chip are cheap for a PC, but expensive for a console. This suggests it will have a a price tag that will be higher than a traditional console, but cheaper than a PC with a range likely between $800 and $1,000.
"It is targeting a 2027 launch," he said. "And I want to be clear, that since the recent Xbox Magnus videos and RDNA 5 videos I have put out there, I’ve heard from even more sources that Microsoft is talking to partners behind the scenes and just openly saying 2027 is when Magnus launches."
He added, "It should be stronger than the PS6, but at the same time, it will also be more expensive because of this larger size and its use of bridge dies and likely a larger RAM capacity compared to the PS6, at least if it wants to work well as a PC console hybrid.
"But you know what? That’s okay, I think, because this time around Xbox is going to be much more than a console, it should also be something that can run more than just Xbox apps, and challenge the PC gaming market at least somewhat directly."
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With how long dev cycles have gotten, I can only imagine this decision to not delay next gen is a consequence of decisions made as far back as 2020-2023.
I feel like PS4 suffered a similar fate… both PS4 and PS5 really should have had (or should have) at least 8y on the market as Sony’s main system. Especially when it feels like the PS5 gen never truly got started nor anywhere near fully realized…
Could be but it doesn't really matter honestly. Sony doesn't care if you're on PS4, PS5, or PS6. As long as you are on one of those systems buying games they are ok with it. The same way steam doesn't care what PC you are on as long as you are buying games in their store. Though I imagine they would prefer everyone move to at least PS5 and from there they will really stop caring.
I kinda prefer the shorter cycles forhardware since everything is backcompatible. Imagine waiting 7 years to update a GPU or CPU? But then again PC gamers arn't gonna complain if a game comes out if it supports an older GPU as minimum but scales all the wa up to the card the have now. I veiw the consoles like that.
In reference to what you said about PS4 suffering... well no the PS4 still got HFW, Miles Morales, GOW:Ragnrok, Marvel Rivals, every single Call of Duty since 2020, Elden Ring, FF Tactics, Hallow Knight Silk Song, Little Nightmares 3, Terminator 2D: No Fate....
Many of those games were from Sony and many of them came out at the 8+ year mark.
The library is beautiful and the support you got for that console is truly amazing. This is fantasic for PS4 owners and doesn't bother me as a PS5 owner. I hope to see the same thing for PS5. It means that folks with a PS5 are gonna have content to enjoy for quite some time. The younger sibling who inherts a console or casual player who picks up gaming will have an absolute feast of content.
I agree with what you say here in that nicer specs are always a plus, but I also disagree in the sense of I don’t want to purchase an extremely expensive PS6 in order to play the latest and greatest from Sony. Astro never arrived on any system other than PS5, for instance.
I hope we won't see PS6 until 2029 at the earliest, for 2 reasons: first, by then the Republicans and their tariffs will be hopefully gone, and second, it will give the Switch 2 more years of day 1 3rd party releases.
Worst console gen ever.
So Intergalactic will probably be on both the PS5 and be a launch title for the PS6. Just a horrific first party output this console cycle, if the PS5 doesn't get one exclusive God of War or Naughty Dog game.
Not much can be done about it really. They tried to get into GAAS and on top of that games taking much longer than the used to. I don't think FP output is horrific but it's not great either.
I like to get consoles at launch, but if we're just going to see another three straight years of no next-gen exclusives, I'll probably just stick to my PS5.
I would be shocked if Sony even recognized Bloodborne's existence at this point.
I really struggle to see how the PS5 would suddenly be incapable of playing most games for quite some time. Its the same thing with PC. Just because a new GPU comes out doesn't mean that your GPU is no longer supported. You should expect the same thing with PS5. You should stick with it until the point that it has to cap games at 30 or until a game comes out with PT that you absolutely want to try.
Kinda takes the fun out of gaming for me if I have to wait four years into a generation to buy a console. But then, I'm an OG. Things weren't that back in the day. When a new console dropped, it meant exclusive, new and exciting worlds that couldn't be done on prior hardware. So maybe that's part of what turns me off.
Because consoles are released like once every 7 years. Are you having fun with your console only on the first weekday that you buy it? What about the next 7 years after that? Do you have fun playing the games? Imagine your favorite game from last gen whatever that game is. Did you have more fun playing that game or buying the console from last gen?
Sadly that time has passes
Yes, sadly it has. I'm still trying to find ways to enjoy modern gaming, though. But it's getting harder and harder with each gen. Looking forward to what PS6 might bring.
You should totally expect to see cross gen from PS5 to PS6. I mean there is still a chance that some publishers (looking at you Microsoft) will be supposting the Xbox One and PS4 with COD into 2027. And PS5 will definetely be able to play COD into the 2030s. The only games you should expect to be exclusive to PS6 or the next Xbox are games that require advanced RT or PT. There are games coming out today that STILL support the GTX 1080. We got AAA third party games coming out on Switch 2. You should reasonable expect that any third party that can/will come to Switch 2 will come to PS5 as wel.
sad, thats when the PS5 will be in its prime! i guess it works for GTA6, sale on the PS5 then a PS6 upgrade
Worst console gen ever for MicroSony and all the other AAA studios. Thank goodness for indies and AA games.
The only chance Xbox has of making even the smallest comeback... it needs to launch a year before PlayStation
I don't see console gamers all jumping on the pre-built PC train just because its wrapped in an Xbox package
Even if Xbox launches a year earlier it's doubtful many gamers would switch from PS back to Xbox. Their digital library is mostly on PS. The best hope for Xbox is Sony making the PS6 too expensive, so that they can be the affordable gaming option.
However the rumour is Xbox is basically going full pc mode, at a price that's quite high. I doubt it's going to sell more than the series if they release a $900 hybrid pc.
5 years in, still feels like this gen has barely started. Where are the standout memorable games? Seems so few this time, outside of Nintendo releases, Stray and Astro Bot. A PS6 and another Xbox feels pointless.
Feels too soon, it's like the gen has barely started yet we are 5 years in, and 2 years off a new console? Console are more expensive, not half the price. How do they fathom they could launch a new console in 2 years that is more powerful than the PS5 Pro but not have it cost £800?
Are we okay with finishing the gen on just a few new franchises? Can Saros, Wolverine and Intergalatic carry things forward?
I think they've got to announce and get Horizon 3 out before gens end at least as well.
Waaaaay to soon! With only slight graphical upgrades each genn nowadays and the massive cost/time it takes to make big games genss should and easily could last 10 years
2027 will end up not happening for the PS6, it does make sense but it also doesn't anymore. It sounds more like a 2028 console everyday now, and after the talk with the AMD collab tech it feels like 2028 is the actual plan, Cerny even says "years" when talking about the next Playstations, sure 2 is already years and not year, but 3 years from now on seen the actual plan.
