PlayStation 6 release date countdown: Based on rumors and industry speculation (last updated: August, 2025).
Earliest Possible Release (Late 2026)
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December 1, 2026
Most Likely Release (Late 2027)
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November 15, 2027
Latest Possible Release (Early 2028)
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March 1, 2028
PlayStation Console Release Dates
| Console | Region | Original Release | Redesigned / Enhanced Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS1 | Japan | Dec 3, 1994 | - |
| North America | Sep 9, 1995 | - | |
| Europe | Sep 29, 1995 | - | |
| PS one | Japan | - | Jul 7, 2000 |
| North America | - | Sep 19, 2000 | |
| Europe | - | Sep 29, 2000 | |
| PS2 | Japan | Mar 4, 2000 | - |
| North America | Oct 26, 2000 | - | |
| Europe | Nov 24, 2000 | - | |
| PS2 Slim | Europe | - | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Japan | - | Nov 3, 2004 | |
| North America | - | Nov 25, 2004 | |
| PSP | Japan | Dec 12, 2004 | - |
| North America | Mar 24, 2005 | - | |
| Europe | Sep 1, 2005 | - | |
| PS3 | Japan | Nov 11, 2006 | - |
| North America | Nov 17, 2006 | - | |
| Europe | Mar 23, 2007 | - | |
| PS3 Slim | Japan | - | Aug 27, 2009 |
| NA/Europe | - | Sep 1, 2009 | |
| PS Vita | Japan | Dec 17, 2011 | - |
| NA/Europe | Feb 22, 2012 | - | |
| PS3 Super Slim | North America | - | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Europe | - | Sep 28, 2012 | |
| Japan | - | Oct 4, 2012 | |
| PS4 | North America | Nov 15, 2013 | - |
| Europe | Nov 29, 2013 | - | |
| Japan | Feb 22, 2014 | - | |
| PS4 Slim | Global | - | Sep 15, 2016 |
| PS4 Pro | Global | - | Nov 10, 2016 |
| PS5 | AU/JP/KR/NA/NZ | Nov 12, 2020 | - |
| Worldwide | Nov 19, 2020 | - | |
| PS5 Slim | JP/NA | - | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Europe | - | Nov 29, 2023 | |
| PS5 Pro | Global | - | Nov 7, 2024 |
Key Observations:
- Japan typically gets consoles first, followed by North America and Europe.
- Redesigned models (Slim/Pro) usually launch 3–6 years after the original.
- Handheld releases (PSP, Vita) followed different regional rollout patterns.
- The 7-year gap between PS4 (2013) and PS5 (2020) suggests PS6 may arrive around 2027.
Note: Sony has not officially announced any details about the PS6's release date. These countdowns are based on industry rumors and speculation.