Sony will discuss PS4 "release plans" at Gamescom

Sony's Gamescom 2013 presentation next week will disclose "release plans" for the PlayStation 4, the company announced today on its website.

In addition to sharing release details for the next-generation console, Sony's briefing will provide updates for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, the company said.

Sony's PlayStation briefing at Gamescom will take place Tuesday, August 20, at 6 p.m. BST. GameSpot will be in attendance.

As Sony previously announced, the presentation will showcase "the future of all things PlayStation" and will be "packed with news."

Gamescom takes place August 21-25 in Cologne, Germany. Microsoft executive Phil Spencer will host the Gamescom keynote address on August 21, while Electronic Arts will hold its briefing on August 20 at 10 a.m. EDT.