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Arc Raiders, developed by Embark, is planned as a long-term, 10-year game with extensive post-launch support, aiming to be more played on the upcoming PS6 than the current PS5, and is set for release soon at a lower price point amidst speculation of a new Sony console in 2027 or 2028.
The PlayStation 6 is expected to deliver 4K 120FPS gaming with 5-10x ray tracing performance improvements over the PS5, featuring advanced RDNA 5 GPUs comparable to high-end PC graphics cards like the RTX 4080 and RTX 5080, promising a significant leap in gaming visuals and performance.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, developed by Ninja Theory and powered by Unreal Engine 5, showcases a next-gen gaming experience with its lifelike visuals and immersive storytelling. The game, set for release on May 21 for Windows PC and Xbox Series X, features a focused, narrative-first approach, fully mo-capped combat, and a dedication to realism through extensive real-world research and scanning techniques. With Microsoft's investment evident in the studio's resources and R&D capabilities, Hellblade 2 represents a significant leap in game technology and promises to deliver a truly next-gen gaming experience.
Sony plans to "attack" the holiday shopping season with the PS5, aiming to surpass the sales pace of its predecessor, the PS4. Overcoming stock shortages caused by the pandemic, the company is diversifying its component suppliers to mitigate risks. With the development time for games, more titles are being specifically designed for the PS5, taking advantage of its features. This holiday season could be the first where the PS5 truly takes off, as it targets new-gen systems and offers exciting accessories like the PS Portal.
Capcom developers working on the current and next-gen RE Engine are utilizing high-end PCs equipped with NVIDIA's RTX 4090 GPUs and AMD Threadripper PRO CPUs. These powerful systems have significantly reduced engine build time and feature specifications such as an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX CPU with 32 cores and 64 threads, NVIDIA's top GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, and ample DDR4 memory and SSD storage. These resources will be utilized in the development of Capcom's next-gen REX engine, which will leverage technologies like mesh shaders for enhanced performance on newer hardware.