The release date of the PS6 is rumored to be in 2027, with a cheaper but less powerful console compared to the next Xbox.
next-gen is just a “few years away” - Mark Cerny, PlayStation console architect
According to KeplerL2, a hardware leak source, the plan is to release the PS6 in 2027, unless unexpected delays occur. This aligns with the seven-year cycle of the PS4 and Mark Cerny's statement.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has denied reports of canceling its hardware plans and is also expected to release a new device in 2027, possibly a traditional console or a hybrid PC.
Author's summary: PS6 rumored for 2027 release.