{"id":229791,"date":"2025-07-01T16:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229791\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:55:12","slug":"ps6-to-push-the-boundaries-of-graphics-doubles-down-on-machine-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229791\/","title":{"rendered":"PS6 to ‘Push the Boundaries’ of Graphics, Doubles Down on Machine Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PS6<\/a>Image: Push Square<\/p>\n

PlayStation and tech giant AMD have announced a new partnership of sorts, centred around the previously announced<\/a> Project Amethyst \u2014 which is looking to push machine learning to new heights in regards to gaming.<\/p>\n

PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny recently met with AMD lead Jack Huynh, and the result is… Well, a rather intricate social media post that explains the overall scope of Project Amethyst.<\/p>\n

“Project Amethyst is a co-engineering effort between PlayStation and AMD focused on machine learning-driven graphics and gameplay innovations, built around two core goals,” Huynh writes.<\/p>\n

From the same source. Two branches. One vision.<\/p>\n

My good friend and fellow gamer @cerny<\/a> and I recently reflected on our shared journey \u2014 symbolized by these two pieces of amethyst, split from the same stone.<\/p>\n

Project Amethyst is a co-engineering effort between @PlayStation<\/a> and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/De9HWV3Ub2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jack Huynh (@JackMHuynh) July 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The first goal is “designing an architecture optimised specifically for machine learning workloads in gaming”, while the second revolves around “developing high-quality neural networks that push the boundaries of real-time game graphics”.<\/p>\n

Basically, the two companies believe that machine learning is the key to cranking visuals and performance to the next level in games. In theory, AI-driven solutions that work in real time to provide better resolutions and more fluid frame rates take the strain off traditional hardware \u2014 which could obviously be a huge plus for consoles.<\/p>\n

Of course, we’ve already seen Sony lean into this with the PS5 Pro, which is capable of incorporating PSSR<\/strong><\/a> in select titles. The AI-based upscaler allows for better image quality without sacrificing performance \u2014 and it’s always been widely believed that Sony will continue to evolve this kind of tech going forward.<\/p>\n

So excited for the collaboration! Thank you @JackMHuynh<\/a>, looking forward to the journey with AMD https:\/\/t.co\/ZFBu889VME<\/a>\u2014 Mark Cerny (@cerny) July 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“This isn\u2019t just theory \u2014 it\u2019s a co-engineered reality. From hardware breakthroughs to software advances, we\u2019ve delivered smarter, more efficient solutions like Super Resolution in FSR 4,” Huynh continues.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re now paving the way for machine learning based Frame Generation and Ray Regeneration in FSR Redstone.”<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s enormous potential ahead, and we\u2019re incredibly proud of what we\u2019ve achieved so far,” he concludes.<\/p>\n

So, in other words, you can absolutely expect the PS6 \u2014 which by this point is deep in development \u2014 to incorporate machine learning in a bid to squeeze maximum efficiency out of the console. It’s an exciting time to be a graphics nerd, that’s for sure.<\/p>\n

Oh, and it’s highly likely that all of this feeds into the weighty rumours surrounding a PS6 handheld, which will \u2014 apparently \u2014 be capable of running PS5 software. It’s assumed that in order for a portable device to handle current-gen games, it’d need the help of tech like PSSR.<\/p>\n

And in that sense, it certainly seems as though Sony’s cooking behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

What do you make of this glimpse into PlayStation’s future? Let Cerny know your thoughts in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

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\"Robert<\/p>\n

Robert (or Rob if you’re lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales \u2014 he’s played ’em all. A little too much, some might say.<\/p>\n