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

Gamescom 2024 buzzed with whispers of the PlayStation 5 Pro, its potential specifications fueling excitement among developers and journalists alike. This article delves into the PS5 Pro rumors, potential specs, and the discussions surrounding its release.

The PS5 Pro Dominated Gamescom 2024 Conversations

Developers Adjust Release Plans Based on PS5 Pro Reports

Speculation about the PS5 Pro has been rampant in 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 launches to coincide with the PS5 Pro's anticipated arrival.

Palumbo reported a conversation with an anonymous developer: "Without prompting, this developer revealed they'd received PS5 Pro specifications and were confident Unreal Engine 5 would perform substantially better on the new hardware than on the standard PS5."

This corroborates a report from Italian gaming site Multiplayer, which also mentioned a developer delaying a game release for the PS5 Pro launch. Palumbo adds, "The studio I spoke with isn't a major player, indicating that numerous developers have access to the PS5 Pro's specifications."

Analyst Predicts Imminent PS5 Pro Release

Reinforcing Palumbo's findings and the Gamescom 2024 developer insights, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X in July that Sony would likely announce the PS5 Pro later this year. Aguilar suggested a September 2024 State of Play announcement, emphasizing Sony's need for timely action 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 seems imminent."