Sony plans to launch "overwhelming" game lineup for PlayStation 5 soon

Sony is preparing news for PlayStation 5. Fans will soon get tangible impressions of the first games planned for PS5. As part of a Corporate strategy meetings Sony boss Kenichiro Yoshida announced that "shortly" an "overwhelming" game lineup for PlayStation 5 will be presented. However, he did not give a specific date. It therefore remains to be seen when Sony will actually present the first games for PS5.

In the past days and weeks there has been a lot of reports about a possible PS5 presentation for the beginning of June. According to the latest statements by the Sony boss, speculation now seems to be more and more likely. Most recently, GamesBeat reporter Jeffrey Grubb and Kotaku author Jason Schreier reported that Sony should plan an announcement for the coming month. Grubb even gave a specific date: According to him, the PlayStation 5 presentation will take place on June 4. A lot of games are waiting for fans for the new console.

Epic Games recently provided a foretaste of the graphic abilities: The publisher showed the first PS5 scenes with the Unreal Engine 5. Whether the rumors about a PS5 announcement at the beginning of June will have to be confirmed. One thing is certain: fans no longer have to wait until they can take a look at the first PlayStation 5 games. The new console is scheduled to be launched in late 2020. An exact release date is not yet available.

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