Sony is reportedly re-evaluating the launch window for its next-generation console, with new reports suggesting the PlayStation 6 could be pushed back to 2028 or even 2029.

According to industry chatter, the delay is being considered due to the ongoing global shortage of memory chips, particularly RAM, which continues to impact large-scale hardware production across the tech and gaming industries. While the PlayStation 6 has not been officially announced, internal planning is believed to be underway, making component availability a major factor in setting a realistic release window.

Respected industry journalist Jason Schreier weighed in on the situation, calling the delay a potential “silver lining” to the current RAM crisis. Schreier suggested that a 2027 release would be a disaster for Sony, developers, and consumers alike, given the rising costs of components and the challenges of launching a new console generation without sufficient supply.

A later release could give Sony more time to ensure stable hardware pricing, better availability at launch, and a stronger lineup of next-generation titles. It may also allow developers to fully utilize current-generation hardware, rather than being forced into an early transition.

For now, Sony has not commented publicly on the PlayStation 6 timeline. However, if the delay proves true, it would position the PS6 as a longer-term successor rather than an accelerated generational shift.