The PlayStation 5 first released on 12 November 2020 in select regions, with a wider global launch on 19 November 2020.

Quick Scoop

  • The PS5 release date was 12 November 2020 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea.
  • It launched in Europe and most of the rest of the world on 19 November 2020.
  • Sony had announced these staggered dates in September 2020 alongside price details and launch titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls.

In other words, that “next‑gen” moment for PS5 actually happened back in late 2020, so by now the console has been on the market for over five years.

Mini timeline

  1. April 2019 – PS5 officially announced by Sony.
  1. 11 June 2020 – Design reveal and major feature showcase.
  1. 16 September 2020 – Release dates and pricing confirmed ($399 Digital, $499 standard in the US).
  1. 12 November 2020 – First wave launch in North America, Japan, and a few other regions.
  1. 19 November 2020 – Second wave/global rollout including Europe and many other markets.

TL;DR: PS5 came out in November 2020, with 12 November for key regions and 19 November for the wider global release.

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