As PS6 Delay Rumours Swirl, Fans Debate Ray Tracing’s Worth

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Lots of posts quickly spread online last night, starting a discussion about whether ray tracing is actually a good technology.

From what we’ve seen, the conversation began with a PlayStation enthusiast named Pyo, who many X (formerly Twitter) users may recognize.

Okay, so I’m just gonna say it – ray tracing feels totally unnecessary in most games. It absolutely tanks my frame rates, and honestly, I don’t see how it actually improves the story or how I play the game. It just doesn’t seem worth the performance hit to me.

The post upset some users, but Pyo immediately clarified that he was just sharing his personal viewpoint.

The comment gained even more attention when a larger account shared it, adding the statement “Art Direction > Ray Tracing.” They included screenshots of visually stunning games, such as Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, to illustrate their point.

Gamers are increasingly talking about whether a PlayStation 6 is needed so soon, especially with rumors suggesting its planned 2027 launch might be pushed back.

If the new console releases successfully, we can likely expect better ray tracing to be a key feature.

So, where do you stand on this discussion?

Let’s start by explaining what ray tracing is. Simply put, it’s a technology that mimics how light behaves when it hits various objects and surfaces.

Our eyes see the world because light naturally reflects off surfaces around us. Many video games create the illusion of this effect, but ray tracing technology actually simulates how light bounces off every object in the game, resulting in much more realistic visuals.

The PS5 Pro version of Resident Evil Requiem is a great showcase of the console’s power. While the game looks good on a regular PS5, it’s noticeably more impressive on the Pro, running smoothly at 60 frames per second with the enhanced PSSR upscaling technology.

Whenever the PS6 comes out, it’s likely to be a significant upgrade over even the PS5 Pro. It should offer better ray tracing effects without sacrificing overall performance, according to predictions.

The PlayStation 6 could potentially handle path tracing, a technology that creates incredibly realistic lighting and reflections in games.

We understand Pyo’s argument that ray tracing doesn’t really enhance a game’s story or how you play it, but we think that’s true of most new technologies these days.

If you only care about the story itself, a visual novel might be a better choice. And if you’re not enjoying the way a game looks or sounds, you might as well play the original Famicom version.

Video games are called “video games” simply because they involve seeing things on a screen – the name itself tells you that they’re visual.

We understand why some gamers don’t think ray tracing significantly improves their experience, but we wouldn’t go so far as to call it pointless.

Ultimately, we’re striving to make experiences more visually stunning and engaging. And regardless of your opinion, ray tracing definitely helps achieve that.

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2026-03-10 22:37