Shuhei Yoshida Suggests Drastic Change Beyond Graphical Quality For PS6

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With Xbox shifting towards just publishing games on other platforms and Nintendo continuing its unique approach, Sony and PlayStation are now in a position where they have to fill the gaps. Even Shuhei Yoshida, a former PlayStation executive, seems a little concerned about what the future holds for the console.

During a recent conversation on the FPS Podcast with Skill Up, he suggested that while Sony has released some incredible, high-quality games this generation, players might soon be getting tired of games that focus so heavily on realistic graphics and demanding performance.

Sony might need to rethink how it develops games and consoles, similar to Microsoft and Nintendo. Simply offering a slightly improved PS6 over the PS5 might not be enough to keep the company competitive in the long run.

Fans Experiencing AAA Graphics Burnout

As a fan, it’s interesting to hear Yoshida say that the improvements to graphics have gotten to the point where he can’t even see the difference anymore! He admits things like the PS5’s super-fast loading are great and make games smoother, but it’s starting to feel like that’s just what we expect now, instead of something that really stands out.

Many gamers don’t consider features like ray tracing to be a major improvement to already impressive game graphics. In fact, Sony’s presentation of the PS5 Pro showed that most players actually prioritize smoother gameplay with higher refresh rates over the highest possible graphical settings. This suggests that a large number of gamers aren’t fully utilizing the PS5’s ability to deliver top-tier graphics.

Yoshida highlights the core issue: they can’t continue simply improving graphics and focusing on high-end experiences.

Games such as Ghost Of Yotei are performing well, but is improved graphics quality the main reason people are so impressed? Ghost Of Tsushima on the PlayStation 4 already had excellent graphics, so even though Yotei looks a bit sharper, is that small visual upgrade really what’s driving its popularity?

Sony’s Next Steps For PlayStation

Yoshida believes that the demand for visually stunning, high-budget exclusive games seems limited at the moment. Considering that fewer people are buying games overall, it’s possible that focusing on graphics isn’t the best path to success anymore.

Despite recent challenges, Yoshida believes the PS5 still delivers fantastic gaming experiences. Sony consistently creates some of the highest-quality AAA games, but they might need to explore new strategies and diversify their approach.

This could involve highlighting smaller games, including those from independent developers – something Yoshida has consistently supported. Increasingly, industry experts believe these smaller, more affordable, and creatively unique games are vital for the overall health and expansion of the gaming world.

Yoshida admits there’s no easy fix for the company, but he believes that if Sony wants to make a PlayStation 6, they’ll need to focus on more than just having the most powerful graphics. Simply having the best visuals won’t be enough to ensure its success.

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2025-10-22 23:09