Sony is about to give the world a "deep dive" on its upcoming PlayStation 5.

The reveal is said to have been moved online as industry events have been cancelled in the wake of the spread of the coronavirus.

It will also be Sony's first major response to Microsoft's repeated announcements about the Xbox Series X, which stands in contrast to the more restrained information about the PlayStation 5.

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2020-03-18T14:45:47.833Z

Sony's announcement will be a welcome distraction for many, with the coronavirus epidemic dominating the global news cycle.

The cancellation of E3 2020 – where Sony was expected to unveil new details about the PS5 – helped stoke fears that the long-awaited console may itself be delayed.
2020-03-18T13:51:16.143Z

Here's the tweet that started everything – and our best indication of what's going to happen today.

2020-03-18T13:45:56.356Z

Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the PS5 reveal, which starts at 12pm eastern time, or 4pm in the UK.

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