Sony has not yet officially revealed it, but the outlines of the PlayStation 6 are starting to take shape. A video published by AMD reveals the first concrete elements of Amethyst projectthe result of a collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment. The manufacturer is preparing its next console by focusing on cutting-edge technologies that could radically transform the gaming experience.
In this video, we find Mark Cernyarchitect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, alongside Jack Huynh from AMD. Together, they evoke the first technical building blocks of the next generation of consoles, centered around machine learningof advanced ray tracing and of memory performance optimization.
A project called Amethyst to push the PS6 to the maximum
THE Amethyst project is based on three major innovations which today only exist in simulation, but which are expected to become reality within a few years.
First novelty: the integrated neural networks. Concretely, several computing units will work together as an artificial intelligence engine, capable of optimizing graphics and gameplay in real time.
Second advance: the Radiance heartsa new type of hardware dedicated to ray traversal. They will enable real-time ray tracing and path tracing with unprecedented precision, for graphics rendering close to photorealism, even in moving games.
Finally, Universal Compression will dynamically compress the data processed by the GPU. Objective : boost memory bandwidth without exploding energy consumption. A key asset for ever heavier and more detailed games.
AMD states that “this technical preview highlights AMD and Sony’s continued collaboration to enhance the next generation of gaming hardware and experiences.”
A release still far away, but already eagerly awaited
Although Sony remains tight-lipped about the exact schedule, AMD’s video confirms that the PS6 is indeed under developmenteven if the technologies mentioned have not yet been finalized. “While these technologies currently only exist as simulations, they are expected to appear on future consoles within a few years,” reads the official statement.
No release date has been mentioned, but speculation speaks of a launch around 2027, with perhaps a first announcement as early as 2026. In the meantime, Sony continues to focus on the PS5 and its exclusives, while preparing for the future through ambitious hardware innovations.
The race for power is relaunched. And the PlayStation 6 seems determined to stay ahead.