In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz<\/a>, Sony confirmed they won’t have a presence at E3 2020 despite their next-generation console, the PlayStation 5, releasing later this year. <\/p>\n “After thorough evaluation SIE has decided not to participate in E3 2020,” a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson told the publication. <\/p>\n “We have great respect for the ESA as an organisation, but we do not feel the vision of E3 2020 is the right venue for what we are focused on this year.”<\/p>\n They did however state they will be “participating in hundreds of consumer events across the globe” across the year, without any specifics. <\/p>\n This means Sony will most likely reveal the PlayStation 5 at their own dedicated event – after having only released a logo and some feature specifications<\/a> for the console so far. <\/p>\n Shortly following the announcement, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer confirmed Microsoft are already planning their E3 2020 showcase. <\/p>\n Posting on Twitter, Phil wrote: “Our team is hard at work on E3, we look forward to sharing with all who love to play what’s ahead of us. <\/p>\n Our team is hard at work on E3, we look forward to sharing with all who love to play what’s ahead for us. Our artform has consistently been propelled by the cross-section of creativity and technical progress. 2020 is a milestone year in that journey for Team Xbox. #XboxE3<\/a>#E32020<\/a><\/p>\n — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 14, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nThe PlayStation 5 won’t be at E3 2020 (Picture: Sony) <\/span><\/p>\n\n