The PlayStation 5 Pro: Gamescom 2024 Whispers of a Late 2024 Release
Excitement surrounding the PlayStation 5 Pro reached fever pitch at Gamescom 2024, with developers and journalists abuzz with leaked specifications and release timelines. Rumors swirling earlier in the year intensified as developers openly discussed the upcoming console, some even delaying game launches to coincide with its anticipated arrival.
Multiple Developer Confirmations Fuel Speculation
Wccftech's Alessio Palumbo reported that an anonymous developer, without prompting, revealed receiving PS5 Pro specifications and confirmed Unreal Engine 5's superior performance on the new hardware compared to the standard PS5. This corroborates a Multiplayer.it live stream report of a developer delaying a game release to align with the rumored PS5 Pro launch. Importantly, Palumbo clarifies these are distinct developers, suggesting widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs among game studios.
Analyst Predictions Strengthen the Case
Adding further credence to the Gamescom whispers, analyst William R. Aguilar's July X post predicted a late 2024 Sony announcement, possibly during a September 2024 State of Play. This strategic timing, mirroring the PlayStation 4 Pro's 2016 release (announced September 7th, launched November 10th), suggests an imminent official announcement according to Palumbo. A similar release schedule would mean the PS5 Pro could hit shelves before the year's end.
The convergence of developer insights from Gamescom 2024 and industry analyst predictions strongly suggests a PlayStation 5 Pro launch is imminent, potentially before the end of 2024.
