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What to expect from PlayStation in 2020?

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2020 promises to be a big year for the video game industry. That's when the next generation of consoles will come, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox promised by the end of the year – while Nintendo must bet on heavyweight titles to take on competitors.

Speaking specifically of Sony, the next PlayStation family console promises to be grand, with features like backward compatibility and support for 4K and 120Hz TVs. Internally, the video game is expected to boast a video card possibly more powerful than the GTX 2000 lineup and its ray tracing technology, as well as an AMD Ryzen 4000 processor, an SSD drive that indicates that loading screens will be “a thing of the past”. ”, And an“ attractive price ”even with advanced specifications.

Remember that the PlayStation line has just celebrated 25 years of existence. The birthday of the family's first console was December 3, 1994, and Sony even released a video in late 2019 celebrating the birthday of its flagship. Given this, it is possible that the company will extend the celebrations, especially if we consider that the PlayStation 2 will celebrate 20 years on March 4. Could Sony very well release special anniversary editions of its most iconic video games, perhaps?

Still talking about hardware, the official unveiling of the PlayStation 5 (and the supposed PS5 Pro) is expected to take place at a PlayStation Meeting, an event geared toward the press and partners; and not at E3 2020.

Playstation 2 will celebrate 20 years in March. (Image: Unsplash)

On the other hand, Sony may re-appear at specific events such as Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show and Chinajoy. The latter, in turn, is one of the most important fairs where the tech giant is expected to be present again, as closer ties with the Chinese market is imminent – thus following Nintendo's footsteps to produce video games in China. The company, by the way, can still undergo many changes in its internal policies and marketing conduct, as some of Sony's top figures have left office (or announced that they will).

Kaz Hirai, for example, revealed that he retired in early 2019, despite leaving his CEO position a year earlier. Besides him, the president of entertainment strands Japan-Asia also announced retirement last year; and Shawn Layden may leave Sony in 2020. Finally, Shuhei Yoshida is no longer president of Worldwide Studios.

To wrap up hardware, Sony may announce a new PlayStation VR model, as well as betting on gamers-oriented phones, following market trends and the gradual growth of the mobile industry.

New console could hit markets this year. (Image: Unsplash)

And the games?

The PlayStation division is set to air new episodes of State of Play, a recorded program that follows the Nintendo Direct format to feature news from the company's flagship games. The top two titles that will end the PlayStation 4 exclusive cycle are almost certain to be released: while The Last of US Part II is confirmed for May, Ghost of Tsushima is set for Q3 2020.

Speaking of games, after acquiring Insonmiac Games in mid-2019, the company has expressed that it wants to buy new studios to focus on high-budget titles. Last year, there were rumors that Sony wanted to buy Take-Two and later even left for Remedy Entertainment.

The Last of US Part II is confirmed for May. (Image: Sony)

Still on Insomniac Games, now that Sony owns the rights to Sunset Overdrive, it is possible that the first game (hitherto excluded from Xbox One and PCs) will be relaunched for PS4 – beyond the title sequence. Another rumor involving this studio involves the possible development of a new Ratchet & Clank.

Partnering with Microsoft for a cloud service can also help extend the reach of the subscription game streaming service; as well as assisting Sony on its journey to a new cloud gaming program, as leaked patents suggest in recent months. In addition, PlayStation Plus must also win a Premium version.

Finally, it is important to remember that among the many controversies Sony has been involved with lately, cross-play was one of the main issues. With the arrival of the new generation, it is possible for the company to release service on more titles in its catalog, allowing players to share games with others on consoles.

Brazilian, 23 years old, I follow eSports since 2010 with a good experience in Counter Strike Global Offensive, Fortnite, League of Legends and Valorant with articles and news published in the electronic sports scene.