KEY POINTS

  • A new report claims that Sony is planning to hold a digitan event for the PS5
  • Several fans are speculating that a recent update on the official PS5 website is an indication that something related to the ucpoming console is afoot
  • Sony has not yet officially revealed PS5 console

In its latest report to investors, Sony confirmed that its next generation gaming console is still on its track for the holiday 2020 release window. However, the Japanese gaming giant has not yet announced anything related to the official reveal of the PS5. While Sony is still mum about the much-awaited event, a new report revealed that a PS5 digital event might happen as early as June 3, 2020.

A report penned by Jason Schreier and Takashi Mochizuki reveals that Sony Corp. is considering a digital event that might happen in a few days. The event would reportedly showcase several PS5 titles, according to the report citing people with knowledge on the subject. It also claims that the digital event could happen on June 3, but the plan is not yet fixed and the specific date could still change.

The said PS5 digital event is the first presentation and several other events would follow, the report claimed. It added that contrary to fans’ expectations, the event might not reveal the crucial details about Sony’s next generation gaming console. The latest report seemingly aligns with previous leaks and claims which reveal Sony’s plan to hold a PS5 event in June 2020.

Sony's new PlayStation 5 console make players feel closer to the action of games, the company said
PlayStation logo. AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

On ResetEra, a member named Pranay shared that the official PS5 page got a fresh update recently. The official site now comes with some interesting texts that describe some of the best features of Sony’s next generation gaming console. It particularly mentiones the lightning speed of the PS5 that will “rewrite the rules on what the PlayStation can do.” It also talks about the custom CPU, GPU and SSD along with breathtaking immersion that players would experience.

All of these are not new information but what makes the latest PS5 update interesting is how fans interpret it. It is worth mentioning that the official PS5 website went live on Feb 2020 and Mark Cerny’s in-depth talk followed suit in March 2020. Also, the new PS5 page mentions stunning games with “incredible graphics” that will showcase new PS5 features.

Sony earlier confirmed that it plans to launch the impressive list of PS5 games soon. The latest report from Bloomberg, the earlier leaks and the recent update on the PS5 official website, could all mean an event showcasing PS5 games might happen next month.