According to Digital Trends, speculation is already turning to the PlayStation 6, which could potentially arrive in 2027. The article predicts the launch games Sony will need to dominate the next-gen war, discounting an inevitable GTA 6 port. Key predictions include a new Gran Turismo 8 to showcase visual fidelity, annual Call of Duty and a potential Battlefield 7 in the launch window, and a new Horizon game, possibly a multiplayer title. It also suggests Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 or a new Ratchet & Clank from Insomniac Games, and posits a Bloodborne Remake from a studio like Bluepoint Games as a potential system seller, following the studio’s work on the Demon’s Souls remake for PS5.
The Launch Window Power Play
Here’s the thing about new consoles: the hardware specs are basically a promise. The games are the proof. Sony knows this better than anyone. They’ve used killer apps like Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom to show off the PS5’s SSD and controller tech. So for PS6, they’ll need that same “wow” moment. A Gran Turismo 8 makes almost too much sense. It’s a pristine tech showcase. But would Polyphony Digital, famous for its glacial, perfectionist pace, actually hit a launch window? That’s the big question. I’m skeptical, but if anyone can make cars look next-gen, it’s them.
The Shooter Sure Thing And Wild Card
Look, Call of Duty is a given. It’s like clockwork. The PS6 could launch in a blizzard and Activision would still ship a disc. That’s not a prediction; it’s a law of physics. The more interesting angle is Battlefield. EA has been trying to get that franchise back on solid ground for years. If they nail the next one and then build towards a Battlefield 7 for 2027, having both shooter titans on the box would be a huge win for Sony. It would feel like a return to the Xbox 360/PS3 era energy. But that’s a big “if” for DICE and EA.
Sony’s First-Party Arsenal
This is where Sony can really flex. A new Horizon game seems inevitable, but a co-op focused, monster-hunting spin-off at launch? That’s a brilliant idea. It leverages a known world but offers a completely new social experience. Then you have Insomniac, which is basically a content factory at this point. A Spider-Man 3 is coming, but could it be a launch title? Maybe. Their tech prowess makes them a perfect partner for a new console’s reveal. But honestly, a stunning new Ratchet & Clank might be an even better tech demo. Those games are visual candy.
The Dark Horse Remake
Let’s talk about the elephant, or should I say, the Great One, in the room. Bloodborne. A full-blown remake for PS6 is the dream scenario for a very loud, very online part of the PlayStation base. The author is right—Sony would have to be ignoring fans completely to not see the demand. A Demon’s Souls-level remake at launch would send a powerful message: the PS6 is for core gamers. It wouldn’t sell 20 million units, but it would create an instant “must-have” aura. The question is, who does it? Bluepoint said they’re working on original stuff now. So maybe it’s another studio? But if it happens, all bets are off. It might just be the reason hardcore players line up day one.
