While details about thePlayStation 5remain elusive, curious fans are still hunting information from the leaks they can find. In general, Sony tends to not comment on any rumors about its latest console. However, whenthe PS5’s release date allegedly leaked,the developers had to step in to put this supposed leak to rest.
A recent job posting for Sony Interactive Entertainment stated that thePlayStation 5would launch in October. When fans began speculating,Famitsureached out for more information, Sony said that the release date was false. The Japanese video game magazine then explained why and how this information came to light.
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In its statement, Sony claimed that Recruit Career, the firm behind its job listing, included this information by mistake. Currently, the PlayStation 5 developer is sticking to its promise that the next-gen console will be out during the 2020 holiday season. In an update to its website, Recruit Career confirmed Sony’s statement. The recruitment company then apologized forreleasing “incorrect information… without confirmation.“At the time of publication, Recruit Career has deleted the incorrect job listing from its site.
The fact that Sony officially spoke out about this leak makes it incredibly likely that the release date was incorrect. Moreover,Famitsu’s reputation as a reliable publication adds more credibility to Sony’s statement. After all, Sony tends to not acknowledge speculation. In fact, the company’s silence in other situations has led fans to believe that theirPS5 rumors are true.Moreover, if engineers are still putting final adjustments on the console, an October release date would not be practical. The current year-end release date also makes more sense from a consumer’s perspective. Sony would likely look to holiday shoppers to drive strong sales in the console’s first weeks.
Although some fans might be disappointed by Sony’s denial, they won’t have to wait long for new information. Insider information claims that a massive reveal is coming for the PS5.With Microsoft’s monthly Xbox eventsrevealing more and more details, Sony also needs to build hype for the latest PlayStation. Hopefully, the escalating console wars will lead to a new generation of high-quality video games for waiting players.
