PS5: Everything We Know -- Design, Launch Game Lineup, PlayStation 5 Release Date Rumors, And More

We're only halfway through 2020, and Sony has already revealed several details regarding the PS5, its next-generation console. At its latest PS5 reveal event on June 11, Sony finally showed us what the console will look actually look like, while also giving a sense of the lineup of games coming to the console at launch and beyond.

Before the latest set of reveals, we learned about the console's technical specs, as well as its new DualSense controller and certain games. We've even seen Unreal Engine 5 gameplay running on the system, and though it was not of a full game, the technical specifications of the system mean we would be approaching photorealism in some games. We've also heard reports of what could very well be this year's new Call of Duty game, which will almost certainly release on PS5

Sony plans to launch this holiday season, and though Sony still hasn't revealed a final date or price, it will reportedly arrive in 2020 and the ongoing pandemic is not impacting that timeline. However, a Bloomberg report indicates we may need to prepare for supply shortages at launch, as well as possibly reduced or altered promotion compared to Sony's typical product releases. However, those supply shortages will not directly be due to COVID-19.

Sony had set its reveal event for PlayStation 5, with the promise of the first footage of PS5 games, for June 4. However, in light of racial justice protests occurring across the United States and other countries, the company postponed the event in order to "stand back and allow more important voices to be heard."

During 2019, it was revealed that the PS5 will also have PS4 backward compatibility and SSD storage, and it will support PSVR. During the June 11 reveal, Sony also outlined a bunch of new accessories for the console, including an HD camera, wireless headset, and controller charging station

Below you can find all the details known about Sony's upcoming console. It's likely we'll hear even more details--big or small--in the coming months, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as more gets confirmed. Also, be sure to check out our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison guide for a rundown on the main differences we know about so far.