https://wccftech.com/next-gen-consoles-will-have-worlds-many-times-bigger-and-improved-volumetric-effects-says-dev/

As we get closer to the release of next-gen consoles, still on track to hit stores during the Holiday season according to AMD, more game developers are discussing the specifications of the upcoming game machines by Sony and Microsoft.

As part of a larger interview with IGN, Virtuos VP of Games Division Elijah Freeman said next-gen consoles will allow worlds that are many times bigger than those we've had so far. He also highlighted volumetric effects as a potential key area of improvement.