Sony is reportedly pushing developers to use it PS5's “Power Saver” mode, potentially hinting at rumors about the company's next console. The PlayStation maker has seen significant success in many parts of the current console generation. The PS5 currently stands as the second best-selling console of its generation, behind only the original Nintendo Switch, which launched three years ago, Sony's newest home console has sold more than 84 million units worldwide. However, some fans are already looking forward to the future of the PlayStation Company and its next console.
While Sony has provided few official details about the PS5's inevitable successor, leaks have begun to hint at what's next for the Japanese juggernaut. Early information has suggested that production will begin on the PlayStation 6 in early 2027, with the console potentially slated for release later that year. Some rumors have even begun to share specific details about the PlayStation 6, with leaks suggesting that the PS6 could debut with both a home console and a handheld version, the latter being similar to the Switch and Switch 2. Now, a new rumor could potentially align with Sony's alleged change in direction with the PS6.
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Sony is reportedly pushing developers to use Power Saver mode
A new rumor shared by noted gaming insider Moore's Law is Dead suggests that Sony is pushing developers to use the new PS5 feature. According to an anonymous e-mail, Sony is pushing more developers to use the PS5's low power mode, even providing detailed documentation and explanations on how to use the feature. Sony reportedly insisted that developers should look to adapt their games to support 60 FPS in low-power mode, rather than reducing frame rates to accommodate the change in performance. The email also speculated that the hardware developer might be pushing its low-power mode in preparation for the next PlayStation console.
While some games have used the PS5's “Power Saver for Games” setting to great effect, the setting focuses on scaling back high-end performance elements. Turning on Power Saver Mode forces the PS5 to use less of its hardware to operate, cutting its memory usage in half and dialing back its performance to cut down on the power the console uses. Many games that support power saver mode, eg Ghost of Yotei and Demon spiritsA strict 30 FPS cap is enforced for convenience, while the game's resolution is also typically reduced using Power Saver mode.
Is Sony's “power saver” push hinting at PS6?
Sony's push for more developers to take advantage of Power Saver Mode could potentially be a major clue about the future of the PlayStation. The handheld rumors about the PS6 mean that many games will have to scale back their performance and specs to accommodate the portable platform, just like the previously mentioned Switch. The handheld version of the PlayStation 6 also features a docking system similar to Nintendo consoles, with enhanced performance when in “TV mode”. However, fans need to remember that much of the information about the PS6 is still based on rumors and leaks.
Although speculations about the PS6 have been widespread, Sony has not shared many details about the actual release of the PlayStation 6. Given the rumored 2027 release date for the developer's next console, fans will have to wait until at least 2026 to learn more about the next PlayStation console. The PS5 emerged as the top-selling console for Black Friday in both the US and the UK. While many fans will be excited to learn more about Sony's next big home console, the PS5's popularity gives Sony no reason to rush its successor.
Source: PushSquare
