PlayStation 5’s Surprisingly Quiet Year Boosts Gaming Performance to New Heights

The PlayStation 5: A Year of Growth and Evolution

As the PlayStation 5 enters the latter stage of its lifecycle, it’s clear that Sony has been quietly building momentum. The console has seen impressive victories, surprising setbacks, and a slew of great exclusive games from second- and third-party partners. Here’s a look back at the highs and lows of 2024, and what’s in store for the future.

The Hardware

One of the biggest updates of the year was the launch of the PS5 Pro, a more powerful version of the console with a hefty price tag. While the results have been good to mixed, with some games looking more gorgeous than ever, others have struggled to play nice with the new machine learning technology called PSSR. It’s a complex and challenging process, and one that Sony is still refining.

The Games

Despite the lack of a new big-budget first-party game, the PS5 has still delivered a wealth of great titles. From action-adventure games like Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Rise of the Rōnin, to open-world RPGs like Stellar Blade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, there’s something for every type of player. And let’s not forget the critically acclaimed hits like Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment, which arrived on PS5 alongside multiplayer juggernaut Sea of Thieves and the open-world survival sim Grounded.

The Future

So, what’s in store for the PS5 in the future? Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima 2, titled Ghost of Yotei, was revealed earlier this year for a 2025 release, and Naughty Dog finally teased its first new, non-Last of Us project in a long time. It’s called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and promises a bold new sci-fi direction for the premier PlayStation studio. Fans are also still waiting on reveals for Santa Monica’s new not-God of War project, and leaks suggest Bend Studio will offer Sony’s next risky experiment in live-service gaming.

Conclusion

The PS5 might be heading into the latter stage of its lifecycle, but it feels like the best years are still in front of it. With a slew of great games, a powerful new console, and a promising future ahead, it’s an exciting time to be a PlayStation fan.