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How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 to last?
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For developers targeting console platforms, Sony's track record with the PS4—still receiving firmware updates and new game releases 13 years post-launch—suggests the PS5 will remain a viable platform well beyond a PS6 launch. The announced end of physical game support in 2027 is a concrete deadline developers and publishers must prepare for.
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Sony's PS4, launched in 2013, still receives firmware updates and new game releases as of 2026, indicating strong precedent for extended PS5 support.
The upcoming PS6 is expected to be expensive and potentially discless, which may prolong the PS5's relevance and user base.
Sony will end support for physical games in 2027, signaling a mandatory transition to digital distribution for the platform.
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