Sony recently announced in a blog post about its commitment to making the PlayStation 5 more environment-friendly. The UN Environment committee plans to join hands with the video game industry to make it more sustainable.
CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan said that the next PlayStation 5 will consume less power while in rest mode. According to him, one million PS5 owners using the feature would save enough electricity to power nearly a thousand homes. Besides, Sony wants to provide reference material for developers who want to make games that create sustainability.
Sony will also work on several campaigns to create awareness, such as informing customers via messaging about energy-saving features in their consoles. Also, the company plans to launch PS VR games and applications that could bring awareness about climate issues.
“There is an undeniable opportunity for leaders in the games industry to take a stand and support the UN Environment team by communicating the importance of preserving natural resources for generations to come. At PlayStation, we believe games have the power to ignite social change through educating people, evoking emotions, and inspiring hope. We could not be more proud to be part of the Playing for the Planet Alliance and the commitments announced. We look forward to seeing what the industry can achieve together,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan.
Sony also bragged about how it has been revising its production to become more energy-efficient and environment-friendly. According to the company, changes to the PlayStation 4 have already saved around 16 million metric tons of carbon emissions. Besides, Sony believes that this number will rise to 29 million metric tons over the next ten years.
Elsewhere, the PlayStation 5 is also expected to feature a built-in SSD and offer 8K gameplay support. As far as release and pricing goes, Sony hasn’t revealed a specific price point or an exact release date yet, but multiple sources indicate that the PS5 won’t be released before April 2020.
