The Last Of Us: Part II Launches February 21, 2020

[EricHiggin]

Sarkar said:

EricHiggin said:

Well this was or is the fear of some, that the radio silence may be due to lack of titles ready to go for next gen. Based on the last couple of gens it's not like they would be completely out to left field thinking it's somewhat possible. Not like PS has had nothing at all to show before during launch, but based on the heavy hitters that have been shown well in advance for quite some time, and yet now, dead silence, so it's not crazy for some to wonder.

I myself agree that PS likely has a few worthy games on schedule and that has been the plan for quite some time on their part. With all the extra polish time these PS4 games have been getting over the years, it's left plenty of time for new IP, sequels, prequels, etc, for PS5 from the get go.

It is in fact completely crazy to thing that because why would Sony be announcing games for the PS5 before they formally announce the console? In previous gens Sony’s studios were busy making current gen games right till the last year or so.

this time GG and Polyphony have been working on next gen for 3-4 years before the console comes out. Santa Monica, and Insomniac got 2-3 year head start, Bend will have a 1.5 year head start, etc. This will not be like PS4’s launch. Anyone who thinks we’re looking at a slow start needs to look deeper.

Announcing games early yes, but how much has been said about games in general for next gen period? Nothing really as far as I have seen, other than faster load times. Now if the PS4 game announcements and information was spread out more evenly, then this more silent gap wouldn't seem so odd. I also think that PS better understands gaming fans and giving them too much info like MS does, leads to poorer results when official announcements are made and games are launched. Keeping quiet will work wonders if they have the goods to wow.