Sony’s next PlayStation generation appears to remain on schedule, as a new claim says the PS6 and a rumored PlayStation handheld are still targeting a Holiday 2027 launch window, despite earlier reports that suggested a possible delay.
The discussion around timing started after concerns about the ongoing memory shortage across the tech industry. Higher component prices have pushed many companies to delay products or raise prices, which led some analysts to believe Sony might move the next PlayStation launch to 2028 or even 2029 to avoid unstable supply conditions.
Industry leaker KeplerL2 shared the latest claim on the NeoGAF forums, stating that Sony still plans to launch both the PS6 and its upcoming PlayStation handheld in Holiday 2027 and that the timeline has not changed.
Earlier reports suggested Sony might delay the next console generation due to rising memory costs. However, several industry voices believe pushing the launch too far would create bigger financial problems for Sony.
Some analysts say delaying a console generation often increases development costs and disrupts long term planning, which explains why Sony appears committed to keeping the PS6 schedule close to its original target.
