Since its launch in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has become Sony’s best-selling console, with nearly 75 million units sold worldwide. Despite challenges like chip shortages and the pandemic, the PS5 stayed popular. Sony also released the PS5 Slim in 2023 and a stronger PS5 Pro in 2024.

Will the PS5 be phased out soon?

Now, with the PlayStation 6 coming, many wonder: Will Sony stop making the PS5?

Sony has said the PS5 will continue to be made and supported for a long time. The company plans to keep the PS5 available, like it did with the PS4, which was sold even after the PS5 was out.

The PS5 is built to last, with advanced production from the start, so Sony expects it to stay popular for years.

Sony is working on the PS6 but says making new consoles doesn’t mean stopping support for the PS5. They want both consoles to be available, giving players choices.

The timing of the PS6 depends on new technology being ready, not on ending the PS5’s life.

PS5 and PS6 will both be around

Sony plans a slow changeover where the PS5 and PS6 will both be sold and supported. This helps current PS5 owners keep playing while giving new gamers the option to try the latest console.