Sony is quietly preparing a major leap in gaming performance, but don’t expect it anytime soon. In a March 2026 interview with Digital Foundry, PlayStation architect Mark Cerny confirmed that an advanced machine learning (ML) frame generation technology is in development yet he avoided giving any release timeline.
No New Releases in 2026
Cerny made one thing clear: no new PlayStation hardware or major system updates are coming in 2026. This means features like ML frame generation will likely arrive in 2027 or later, keeping fans waiting for the next big upgrade.
Project Amethyst and AMD Partnership
Sony is building this technology with AMD under Project Amethyst. It expands on the current PSSR 2.0 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), already used in games like Resident Evil Requiem.
- PSSR 2.0: Uses AI to upscale resolution
- ML Frame Generation: Will create extra frames using AI for smoother gameplay
This new method promises fewer visual artifacts and better performance than traditional techniques like FSR 3.
PS5 Pro or PS6?
The biggest question is where this feature will land.
- PS5 Pro: Already has AI hardware, so it could support ML frame generation as a late upgrade
- PS6: Many experts believe Sony is saving it as a key feature for the next-gen console
What This Means for Gamers
If implemented fully, ML frame generation could help achieve 4K at 120 FPS, making gameplay smoother and more realistic.
In short, Sony’s AI-powered future is coming—but it’s being carefully timed. Whether it arrives on the PS5 Pro or debuts with the PS6, it’s set to redefine console performance.
