Sony Says PS6 Development Is on Track Despite Hardware Cost Worries

Sony says work on the PlayStation 6 is still moving to plan. In its second-quarter results for financial year 2026, published on Thursday, 5 November, the company described PS6 development as "progressing as scheduled," even as it acknowledged hardware worries and rising costs.

That reassurance matters because the console business has been under pressure. Component prices have been climbing, and platform holders that sell hardware at or near cost feel that squeeze first. Sony's message is that the next-generation timetable has not slipped, though the statement stops short of offering a launch window, a price, or any technical details.

The wider results were strong. Sony said its overall profit was boosted by the box office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it raised its annual profit forecast after a particularly good quarter. A healthy film and entertainment business gives Sony more room to absorb the cost of hardware than a company that relies on consoles alone.

For players, the takeaway is that the PS6 is still on the company's schedule, not that it is close to arriving. Sony has not revealed when the console will launch or what it will cost, so anything beyond the confirmation that development is on track should be treated as speculation until the company says more.