Sony Interactive Entertainment announces the beta release of a new system software update for the PS5.
Hideaki Nishino, Head of Planning and Platform Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, lays the groundwork for the new PS5 update: “Since the launch of our next generation console, we have taken your feedback into account and have been hard at work every day to implement the features requested by the community. We are now releasing a beta version of a new system software update that includes 1440p and folder support, as well as new features that will improve your gaming experience and help you interact with friends. While the beta is only available to invited members from certain countries, we plan to make these new features available to our entire international community later this year.”
Starting today, PS5 beta testers can try out some of the new system software features, including:
📺 1440p HDMI video output
📝 Game lists
🤝 New PS5 UI improvements and social features
More details and full list of features on the PS blog: https://t.co/QvnfLu11Uw pic.twitter.com/MF2aN0EefG
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Beta content of the new PS5 system software update
New gameplay and customization options
- HDMI 1440p Video Output: This PS5 Beta adds support for HDMI 1440p video output, allowing players to select alternate display settings on compatible computer monitors and TVs. If your game supports 1440p rendering, you can enjoy native 1440p output on your display. Also, if your game is running at a higher native resolution, such as 4K, you can benefit from improved anti-aliasing by upsampling to 1440p. To determine if your HDMI device is compatible, select Test 1440p Output from the Display & Video options menu in System Settings.
- Folders: In your Game Library, you can now create game lists to organize your games even more easily. To do this, go to the [Your Collection] tab and select [Create a list of games]. Select the games you want to add to the games list, then give them a name. You can create up to 15 game lists, with up to 100 games each. Any games found in the Your Collection tab of your Game Library can be added to the list of games, whether they are on disc, digital, or streaming. You can add the same game to multiple game lists
- Compare 3D audio and stereo audio: You now have the option to compare 3D audio and stereo audio on the same screen to choose your preferred option.
- Easy access to current activities: When you resume a game, your current activities are often displayed prominently at the top of the game portal, making it quick and easy to pick up where you left off.
New social features