Sony on Thursday gave the world the primary have a look at its upcoming PlayStation 5, together with a glimpse at action-packed video games being tailor-made for the next-generation consoles.
The Japanese shopper electronics big didn’t reveal pricing or a launch date for the PS5, which is able to tackle a brand new Xbox Series X from Microsoft when the rival consoles hit the market later this yr.
“With PlayStation 5, we’re making a big leap to ship a very new new release of transformative play experiences that can redefine expectations for what video games will be,” mentioned Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Jim Ryan.
Ryan mentioned the highly effective {hardware} will provide “richer and extra lovely” content material that can “captivate your senses in methods you did not assume potential.”
A streamed, hourlong presentation displaying off titles being readied for PS5 ended with a primary glimpse on the console – a darkish tower with white sides that encased it like {a partially} open clamshell.
Two variations of the PS5 had been proven, one with a slot for recreation or video disks and one other with out for gamers preferring to obtain titles by way of the web.
Ryan touted PS5 as Sony’s most “placing” console design to this point.
The PlayStation presentation, although, showcased video games, that are important drivers of console gross sales.
Sony mentioned the newest version of the controversial blockbuster online game Grand Theft Auto, through which gamers engaged in rampant felony exercise, is being tuned for PS5 with expanded content material and improved efficiency.
Games proven through the PS5 occasion included Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales and first-person shooter Deathloop through which rival assassins are locked in a time loop on an island rife with enemies.
Car racing recreation Gran Turismo 7 was additionally proven off, together with a Resident Evil Village addition to the hit survival-themed franchise.
“PlayStation 5 will symbolize a paradigm shift in what gamers anticipate from gaming,” mentioned Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation worldwide studios and a co-founder of Guerrilla Games.
Guerrilla is engaged on a “Horizon Forbidden West” motion recreation sequel solely for PS5.
Xbox issue
Microsoft final month unveiled video games for its new Xbox console coming this yr, wooing followers hungry for escape in a time of pandemic.
Microsoft has not but introduced a launch date for Xbox Series X.
PlayStation four consoles have trounced Xbox One in gross sales because the rival gaming programs launched in late 2013.
While many titles could also be performed on completely different consoles, Sony has a powerful library of unique content material such Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man, in keeping with analysts who level out that Microsoft has a troublesome problem.
“While, from what we’ve been advised to date, we all know the Xbox Series X will, on paper, have stronger specs than the PS5, Sony has a good grip on the gaming market,” mentioned market tracker Futuresource.
Video video games have been seeing distinctive development through the COVID-19 pandemic which has shut down real-world exercise and stored billions indoors.
