From the cancellation of E3 2020, to the possible delay of games like Minecraft Dungeons, the health crisis caused by COVID-19, known simply as coronavirus, is having a special impact on the video game industry. At this time of year, one of the great fears is that the pandemic will affect the production of new generation consoles and end up delaying its release date, scheduled for later this year. PlayStation 5, for the moment, would not have undergone changes in its initial plans.
According to BAAS Amsterdan, the agency that brings PR Manager's work to Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux has recently confirmed (via Spieltimes) what the launch of PlayStation 5 has not been affected by the coronavirus, at least for now. The Bonami game console Museum in Zwolle, the Netherlands, is preparing a PlayStation 5 Experience area, and expects to receive the new Sony console as soon as it goes on sale later this year.
"Players are eager for the arrival of PlayStation 5," said John Groenewold, owner of the Bonami SpelComputer Museum. “Our museum will receive the PS5 as one of the first in the Netherlands. We are already preparing for this so that visitors can experience the differences between the PS4 and PS5 for themselves.
When asked if COVID-19 would affect the preparations, BAAS Amsterdan assured the LetsGoDigital media outlet. that the coronavirus had not affected the launch of PlayStation 5, at least not yet. This afternoon, starting at 17:00 (Spanish time) PlayStation 5 will be presented at a live event.
