We are slowly approaching the second anniversary of the new consoles, the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. This means that next year, we will celebrate the three years of consoles, which will correspond roughly to the middle of a usual cycle. And according to several sources, the next iterations of these models are already in the hands of some developers.
PS5 Pro et Xbox Series X Pro en 2023/2024 ?
It is the dataminer and leaker Tez2 who affirmed it on GTAforum. The one who is known to have sources close to Rockstar Games said during a conversation that the development kits for the next consoles from Microsoft and Sony would already be in the hands of a handful of developers.
Most AAA studios should have received the mid-gen console dev kits by now or should receive them early next year.
He was responding to a comment that talked about Sony preparing for the release of GTA 6 with a PS5 Pro. In another comment asking if he was sure or if it was speculation, he simply replied that he knew that “for sure”.
If this information is confirmed, the new consoles could then be released in 2023 or 2024 to make the transition before the next generation.
New PlayStation and Xbox consoles expected in any case
It’s obvious that Sony and Microsoft are readying their next PlayStation and Xbox consoles and it’s common knowledge that manufacturers start thinking about new models as soon as the latest one comes out.
A month ago, Insider-gaming sources claimed that PS5 with detachable disc drive were in the works for release next year. The opportunity for Sony to reduce its production costs with a single production line for its two PS5 models, and an optional player for those who wish.
On the Microsoft side, we already know that new Xbox consoles are in development since it was confirmed by Phil Spencer, gaming boss at Microsoft, even before the release of the Xbox Series X|S. Last year, Microsoft gave an idea of the upcoming schedule.
“We are already working seriously on our next Xboxes, which will not be released for several years”
If we stick to these words, we can therefore expect to see new Xboxes arriving in 2024 or 2025 at the earliest. We should also remember that this summer, we discussed a conference of the TV manufacturer TCL who had publicly mentioned the release of the “new Xbox Series and PS5 Pro” for 2023/2024 with 8K in the viewfinder.
It remains to be seen what these new consoles will actually offer since before aiming for 8K, it would already be interesting for players to play in 4K and 60 FPS on current games, which is still far from being a standard, as evidenced by this. the upcoming release of Gotham Knights that will not have a 4K 60 FPS mode. There also remains the question of 8K TVs that could be banned in Europe from 2023 following new energy regulations.