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 details emerging from the event.
The PS5 Pro: Gamescom 2024 Buzz
Developer Confirmation Fuels PS5 Pro Speculation
Anticipation for the PS5 Pro has been building throughout 2024, fueled by earlier leaks. Gamescom 2024 saw this speculation intensify, with developers openly discussing 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 the PS5 Pro's specifications and expressed confidence in Unreal Engine 5's enhanced performance on the new hardware compared to the standard PS5.
This corroborates a report from Multiplayer, an Italian gaming site, which also mentioned a developer delaying a game launch to align with the PS5 Pro's rumored release. Palumbo emphasized that these were different developers, with the one he spoke to representing a smaller studio, suggesting widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs within the development community.
Imminent PS5 Pro Release Predicted by Analyst
Further bolstering the Gamescom 2024 insights, analyst William R. Aguilar's July X post suggested a likely PS5 Pro announcement from Sony later this year, potentially during a September 2024 State of Play event. Aguilar highlighted the need for Sony to act swiftly 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 notes that if Sony follows a similar pattern, an official announcement is imminent.
