Sony is Researching Frame Interpolation for “The Next-Generation PlayStation Platform”

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The next PlayStation console, likely called the PS6, will include cutting-edge technology. Sony is also exploring a feature called PSSR, which would generate frames to improve performance. Recent information from MP1st shows that Ayan Kumar Bhunia, a senior research scientist specializing in machine learning and computer vision, is working on this technology for PlayStation at Sony.

Bhunia joined the company in December 2023 and now leads research focused on improving the visual quality of PlayStation games. This includes work on technologies like video frame interpolation, super-resolution, and generative models. Frame interpolation uses AI to create extra frames that are inserted between the game’s existing frames, a technique used by graphics card makers like AMD and Nvidia to make games appear smoother.

Bhunia points to his work on the frame interpolation technology for future PlayStation consoles as a key achievement during his time at Sony, resulting in two patent applications. It’s noteworthy that he utilized Nvidia’s CUDA and Tensor RT technologies to develop this, which is unusual considering the PS6 is expected to use an AMD processor. However, these Nvidia tools were probably used solely for research purposes, and the final frame interpolation techniques will likely be developed by AMD.

Sony hasn’t officially confirmed any details about its next gaming console yet.

There’s been talk that the next PlayStation (PS6) could offer ten times the ray tracing power of the PS5. However, a recent leak suggests this won’t translate to games running ten times faster. According to industry insider KeplerL2, the increased power will likely improve how smoothly games run, rather than simply boosting the frame rate. For example, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the PS6 could render each frame in 1.35 milliseconds, compared to the PS5’s 5 milliseconds. Considering the PS5 currently runs the game at around 33.33 frames per second, the PS6 could potentially reach up to 103.3 FPS.

Rumors suggest Sony might be planning a less powerful version of the PS6, sometimes called the PS6 “S” or PS6 “Lite.” This version could use the same technology as the PS6 handheld, focusing on 1080p graphics. However, one source claims this is unlikely, as it would create significant challenges for game developers. Instead of using the handheld’s specific processor, they suggest Sony would be better off using slightly less powerful versions of the main PS6 console’s processor.

There’s been a lot of discussion about when Sony will reveal its next PlayStation. Initially, some believed memory chip shortages could delay the announcement until 2028. However, recent reports suggest AMD is already testing the chips that will power the new console, indicating Sony is still aiming for a 2027 release.

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2026-05-04 14:41