While the PlayStation 5 continues to evolve with the PS5 Pro, attention is already turning to the next generation. According to Mark Cernyprincipal systems architect at Sony Interactive Entertainmentan image generation technology resulting from the collaboration with AMD will soon be available on PlayStation platforms.
Without explicitly citing the PlayStation 6everything indicates that this progress is aimed at the future console.
A generation of FSR images co-developed with AMD
Mark Cerny clarified the nature of the technology partnership between Sony and AMD. The new PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) system uses a co-developed algorithm, close to technologies known as FSR Redstone.
He explains that the generation of FSR images is also based on co-designed technology. According to his own words, an equivalent image generation library should be available on PlayStation platforms soon.
Image generation consists of artificially creating intermediate images between two natively rendered frames. This increases perceived fluidity without doubling the raw graphics load. On PC, this technology is already used via different solutions such as FSR and DLSS.
For Sony, integrating this approach from the next generation could constitute a major lever to achieve high performance in 4K, or even beyond.
Project Amethyst at the heart of the PS6
This technological advancement is part of Project Amethyst, a strategic collaboration between Sony and AMD aimed at designing the architecture of the next console.
In a previous presentation alongside Jack Huynh, senior vice president of AMD’s Computing and Graphics group, Cerny discussed Radiance cores and universal compression. He said he was very enthusiastic about the idea of integrating these innovations into a future console within a few years.
The PS6, whose launch is mentioned for the end of 2027 according to several industrial rumors, seems to be the natural target of these developments.
Why image generation is strategic for Sony
Image generation has become a central issue in the race for performance. Rather than limiting themselves to raw power, manufacturers are now relying on software intelligence to improve rendering.
With an FSR solution adapted to consoles, Sony could offer an alternative optimized for its architecture, avoiding the compromises sometimes observed on PC. The goal would be to obtain a more stable framerate, better fluidity and a more immersive experience, without sacrificing visual quality.
Cerny clarified, however, that no additional releases are planned this year regarding this technology, indicating that he hopes to talk about it again later. This statement reinforces the idea that the PS6 will be the main testing ground.
Logical continuity after updating the PSSR
Sony recently updated its PSSR system for PS5 Pro owners, showing its desire to continually improve its upscaling tools. The integration of more advanced image generation would constitute a further step towards a hybrid architecture combining hardware power and algorithmic optimization.
If the PS6 confirms these ambitions, it could establish itself as a console strongly oriented towards intelligent optimization technologies, in a market where power alone is no longer enough to make the difference. The coming months should allow us to find out more, but one thing seems certain: the next generation PlayStation is already banking on the future.