PS5 Pro Expected in Late 2024, Gamescom Developers Confirm

The gaming community is abuzz with excitement over the potential release of the PlayStation 5 Pro, with developers and reporters at Gamescom 2024 sharing intriguing details about its specs and launch timeline. Dive into the latest updates on the PS5 Pro and what was discussed at the event.

PS5 Pro Was The Talk Of The Town During Gamescom 2024

Throughout 2024, fan theories about the PlayStation 5 Pro have been fueled by alleged leaks, but the excitement reached new heights at Gamescom 2024. Developers openly discussed the upcoming console, with some even adjusting their game release schedules to coincide with the PS5 Pro's launch. Alessio Palumbo of Wccftech reported that a developer, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed receiving the PS5 Pro's specs and expressed confidence that Unreal Engine 5 would perform significantly better on this new hardware compared to the standard PlayStation 5.

This sentiment was echoed by a report from the Italian gaming site Multiplayer, which mentioned during a live stream that another developer had delayed their game's release to align with the rumored PS5 Pro launch. Palumbo noted that these were likely different developers, indicating that a broad range of game developers already have access to the PS5 Pro's specifications.

PS5 Pro Releasing Soon, Analyst Says

Adding credibility to these developer insights, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X in July that Sony might announce the PS5 Pro later this year. Aguilar suggested that this announcement could occur during the speculated State of Play in September 2024, emphasizing the need for Sony to act swiftly to avoid impacting current PS5 sales.

This timeline aligns with the release strategy of the PlayStation 4 Pro in 2016, which was announced on September 7 and released on November 10. Palumbo believes that if Sony follows a similar pattern, "an official announcement is likely imminent."