Gamescom 2024 Whispers: PS5 Pro Launch Imminent?

The gaming world is abuzz with speculation following Gamescom 2024, where whispers about the PlayStation 5 Pro's impending release have reached fever pitch. Developers are reportedly adjusting release schedules and openly discussing the next-gen console's capabilities. Let's delve into the details.

Gamescom 2024: PS5 Pro Dominates Conversations

Rumors of a PS5 Pro have circulated throughout 2024, fueled by leaks. Gamescom 2024, however, marked a shift. Developers, according to Wccftech's Alessio Palumbo, are now more openly discussing the console. Some have even delayed game launches to coincide with its anticipated arrival.

Palumbo cites an anonymous developer who confirmed receiving PS5 Pro specifications and predicting significantly improved Unreal Engine 5 performance compared to the standard PS5. This corroborates a similar report from Multiplayer, an Italian gaming site, which mentioned a developer delaying a game release for the PS5 Pro launch. Palumbo stresses that these are likely different developers, and the studio he spoke with is not a major player, indicating widespread access to the PS5 Pro's specs.

Analyst Predictions Fuel the Fire

Adding further credence to the speculation, analyst William R. Aguilar hinted on X in July that Sony might announce the PS5 Pro later this year, potentially during a September 2024 State of Play. This timeline mirrors the PlayStation 4 Pro's launch in 2016, announced September 7th and released November 10th. Palumbo suggests that a similar pattern for the PS5 Pro points towards an imminent official announcement.