Sony A1 new naming scheme indicating merging of categories (resolution, speed, video etc.), Nikon Z9 as well.
So Canon following through with changing the naming for the flagship wouldn't be that surprising.
I'd disagree. Yes the pixel count is jumping but it's only jumping to allow the higher video . What they're telling us is video matters more than it did.
That doesn't mean these are high resolution stills choices. That's a byproduct.
There may still be even higher resolution stills oriented cameras.
Nikon has stated the Z9 is basically a D6 replacement. That implies a lot more than just speed. It's battery life. It's body robustness. Weather sealing. Handling. Ports. Go look at the Z9 it still has the 10 pin port that hasn't appeared on any other Z body.
Many of the things that matter in that camera class aren't even in the specs most people look at. FPS is nice. FPS all day long is even nicer. FPS all day long in horrible weather even nicer.
There was a review of the A1 done and the person basically said it was raining so they didn't want to go out and risk the camera. Could you imagine a sports photographer refusing to work during a rainy football game?