PlayStation 6 Will Likely Have Sony’s Own Take on Frame Generation, According to Latest Patent
Sony has filed a new patent revealing its approach to frame generation technology for the PlayStation 6. The patent, titled “Generation Super Sampling” (US-20260320740-A1), describes a system where artificial intelligence analyzes traditionally rendered frames and generates interpolated frames to increase frame rates without proportional GPU load increases.
Frame generation has become established technology in modern gaming, with implementations from Nvidia (DLSS Frame Generation) and AMD (FSR 3) already available on PC. This patent filing confirms Sony’s commitment to bringing similar technology to its next-generation console, following earlier reports that the company was developing AI-driven rendering features for the PS6.
The patent describes a standard frame generation implementation where the model extracts information from traditionally rendered frames and uses machine learning to synthesize intermediate frames. This approach enables games to maintain higher frame rates while reducing GPU computational burden, potentially allowing developers to prioritize either better visual fidelity or superior performance depending on their needs.
The development reflects the industry-wide shift toward AI-assisted rendering techniques. As console makers and GPU manufacturers increasingly integrate frame generation and other AI-driven technologies, players will have more flexibility in balancing performance and visual quality. The patent filing demonstrates Sony’s commitment to incorporating cutting-edge rendering technology in the PS6, though specific performance targets and implementation details remain unavailable pending the console’s official announcement.