We could see PS5 and Xbox Series X games sooner than expected - here’s why
Thanks to E3’s cancellation
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We already knew thatE3 2020’s cancellationwould have an impact on planned game announcements and reveals this year, especially given that the next-gen consoles are due to release in late 2020.
But, while some announcements may now be delayed, others have been brought forward, meaning we could see thePS5andXbox Series Xgames line-up sooner than expected.
That’s according to prominent industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad, who tweeted that E3 2020’s cancellation has meant that many announcements and reveals have been moved, and that the first proper next-gen showcase will be much earlier.
With E3 cancelled, a lot of the planned reveals / announcements have been moved out of that single week. Some are now much earlier, others much later. Some still during E3 week ofc.The first proper next gen console/games showcase is much earlier too.April 19, 2020
But who is it?
This showcase will be more than what we’ve seen to date. This won’t be a specs-intensive, snooze-fest. Instead, we’re expecting the PS5 and Xbox Series X showcases to show off the next-gen consoles - respectively - in all their glory, revealing all the features and details we’ve not heard about yet, including the price and launch games line-up. And, in the case of the PS5, we’ll finally found out what the next PlayStation actually looks like.
While Ahmad has teased that one of next-gen showcases has been brought forward due to E3’s cancellation, he didn’t confirm which one. Ahmad also added the caveat that, due to Covid-19, these plans could change.
However, we can speculate that it may beMicrosoft’s Xbox Series X that will be showcased earlier. Now that Microsoft is no longer confirmed to E3 2020 week, the company would be able to show off its console sooner as a direct result - if it was ready.
We already know that Microsoft is transitioning to digital events for the rest of 2020, with the Xbox Series X launch likely to be online-only.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
But, with no confirmation of which company will be hosting its showcase earlier, we shouldn’t ruleSonyout. After all, when its come to the revealing details about the PS5, Sony has been somewhat of a wildcard - posting the controller reveal as a blog post and spec details by interview.
Either way, we can’t wait to get a peek at someXbox Series X gamesandPS5 games- because, after all, isn’t that the most exciting part of a next-gen console release? So far, we don’t know any of Sony’s first-party PS5 titles. On the Microsoft first-party side, we only know ofHalo InfiniteandHellblade 2. But there have been plenty of third-party games revealed for both consoles.
It’s worth noting that, while Ahmad is a reliable industry source, any rumors should be treated with skepticism. Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait long until this showcase is confirmed - whoever’s it is.
An award-winning games journalist, with seven years of experience in games journalism and a degree in journalism from City University, London, Vic brings experience from IGN, Eurogamer, The Telegraph, VG247, Dot Esports and more to the TechRadar table. You may have even heard her on the radio or speaking on a panel, as she’s previously appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio Ulster and more. Not only is Vic passionate about games, but she’s appeared on both panels and podcasts to discuss mental health awareness. Make sure to follow her on Twitter for more.
The PS5 Pro’s PSSR upscaling gives multiple games a huge visual upgrade – can it compete with Nvidia’s DLSS 3 successor?
I’m a Nintendo Switch expert, here are the best early Black Friday deals right now
From Dishonored to Mafia: Definitive Edition, some of my favorite games are free right now for Amazon Prime members
