PS5 Pro Might Be Coming In Late 2024, Gamescom Devs Reveal

Gamescom 2024 Whispers of a PlayStation 5 Pro Release

The gaming world is abuzz with speculation regarding the PlayStation 5 Pro, fueled by whispers from Gamescom 2024. Developers and journalists alike are reporting on the console's potential specifications and imminent release. Let's delve into the details.

Gamescom 2024: PS5 Pro Dominates Conversations

Rumors of a PS5 Pro have been circulating throughout 2024, but Gamescom saw the conversation shift into high gear. According to Alessio Palumbo of Wccftech, several developers are openly discussing the upcoming console, with some even delaying game launches to coincide with its arrival.

Palumbo reveals a key anecdote: an unnamed developer, without prompting, confirmed receiving PS5 Pro 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 Italian gaming site Multiplayer, which reported a developer delaying a game release to align with the rumored PS5 Pro launch. Palumbo emphasizes that these are likely different developers, with one being a smaller studio, suggesting widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs among game developers.

Analyst Predictions Point to an Imminent Announcement

Further bolstering these claims, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X in July that Sony is poised to unveil the PS5 Pro later this year. He speculated a September 2024 State of Play announcement, suggesting Sony needs to act swiftly to avoid impacting current PS5 sales.

This aligns with the PlayStation 4 Pro's 2016 release, announced September 7th and launched November 10th. Palumbo notes that if Sony follows a similar strategy, an official announcement is highly probable.