Sony may be looking for a way to speed up game creation on the current generation. Perhaps the PS6 will receive an interesting and unexpected solution.
PlayStation 6 is gradually emerging from the shadow of rumors and leaks. It is increasingly reported that Sony is preparing a powerful console that will set new standards in the industry. According to the latest data, the company will focus not only on computing power, but also on a fundamentally new approach to game development.
Patents have been discovered indicating that with the release of PS6, Sony may abandon classic devkits (developer kits). Instead, it is planned to provide developers with special PCIe cards with console components. With their help, a regular PC can be easily turned into a full-fledged devkit.
The solution is capable of completely changing the game creation process. Developers will not have to wait for expensive and rare kits — it is enough to insert a PCIe card into a PC or server. Sony also plans to use an endpoint management bridge — a system for connecting a PC to a console card, which will open up the possibility of convenient work in the cloud.
Patents show that the PS6 could be a revolution not only for gamers, but for the industry as a whole. Simplified access to devkits will speed up game development, allow for experimental projects and give authors more freedom.
