Sony's Lead PS5 Architect Discusses Frame Generation Plans For PlayStation

Sony’s lead systems architect, Mark Cerny, has confirmed that AI-powered frame generation is indeed on the roadmap for PlayStation hardware, stressing that the feature isn't yet ready for prime time in 2026. While the PlayStation 5 Pro recently introduced a PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2 upscaler that gave the APU a chance to shine, Cerny’s latest comments indicate that the company is looking beyond resolution bumps toward AI actually constructing new animation frames.

During a recent deep dive into the evolution of PlayStation hardware with Digital Foundry, Cerny acknowledged that while PSSR was the first major step into the AI arena for the company, frame generation is the logical next phase. He noted that the technology "should be seen at some point on PlayStation platforms," though he remained cautious about specific timelines. This seems to imply that the full suite of AI-driven performance boosts might be ...