Sony updates PS5 consoles with new software. Here’s the news!

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced the latest system software update for consoles PlayStation 5 is available worldwide starting today. It’s one of the biggest updates coming to Apple’s next-gen console. sony.

Already the improvements are reaching Portugal and they are multiple. It is really one of the updates that you should install as soon as possible to enjoy everything that is added, improved or fixed to the most popular game console in our country.

There are almost 30 improvements for the Sony PlaySation 5 console

You can then check out the full list of improvements, with nearly 30 items that have been changed, added or modified.

1. 1440p video output has been extended to PlayStation®5 and VRR (variable refresh rate) is now supported at 1440p resolution.
2. More HDMI functions and devices are now supported. If gamers want to check if their HDMI devices support this feature, they just need to go to Settings > Display & Video > Video Output > 1440p Output Test.
3. Going forward, players will be able to transfer data between consoles PlayStation 5. This process does not remove or modify data from the ps5 prototype;
4. With this update players will also be able to participate in voice chats from Discord in the PlayStation 5. To do this, you will need to link your account. Discord to your account for PlayStation Networkand use the application Discord on a mobile device or computer to join voice conversations from Discord in the PlayStation 5. They will also be able to allow their friends from Discord see when they are online and what they are playing;
5. The Voice Command feature now allows you to save gameplay clips using your voice. This means players will be able to say “Hey PlayStation, record this!” to save a clip from your recent game. The default clip storage duration is based on your settings. To finish recording and save the video clip, just say “Hey PlayStation, stop recording”.
6. The following improvements have been added to the Screen Reader feature: The screen reader now provides more detailed guidance when navigating the console. The player now indicates the direction players can move from the currently selected item, as well as their position relative to a multi-item item. When you use your screen reader in your web browser, they will see margins around the section being read aloud. The screen reader has been updated to correctly read some key terms aloud.
7. The following features have been added to Game Center. All games will have a timer in the center of the game so players can keep track of the total time played. They will also be able to see their game progress in games that have a maximum number of story activities.
8. The Friends Playing tile has been added, meaning players will be able to see which of their friends have the game and who is online.
9. The trophy tile has been moved and updated, making trophy progress easier to see and access.
10. Competitive multiplayer mode cards can be displayed in full screen.
11. The Cross-Play feature has received the following update: Cross-Play title game session cards allow you to see members playing on other platforms.
12. The following features have been added to Game Base: players can now send a screen share request or start sharing their screen with a friend directly from their profile.
13. Friends who are active on PlayStation app are now presented with the online status of their friends list.
14. Going forward, players will be able to customize the preferred order of titles in their game library and use library filters to easily find games compatible with PlayStation VR and PlayStation®VR2;
15. With this update players will also be able to set their preferences to manage who can join and who can invite other players to multiplayer sessions created by them in supported games.
16. The way data storage is controlled when downloading or installing a game has also changed. For example, if it is a game for PlayStation®4 and players have no save data in console storage, they will be notified if they have save data in PlayStation 4 available in cloud storage. If it is game for PlayStation®5 from which you can use saved data PlayStation 4 and have not been saved to console storage, they will be notified if they have saved data from the console. PlayStation 4 available in cloud storage.
17. It is now possible to select files from the Media Content Gallery to be manually uploaded to Captures in PlayStation appwhere existing content policies still apply.
18. Some changes have been made to the on-screen keyboard. When you start entering characters, suggestions now appear at the top of the on-screen keyboard.
19. It is now possible to display Unicode 15.0 emoji.
20. The time required to perform integrity checks on transferred data has been significantly reduced.
21. The way installed games are launched has changed.
22. if the PlayStation 5 of players have the download version of a game they haven’t purchased (such as those purchased by other users on PlayStation 5) and if they have the disc version, they can play the installed download version by inserting the disc (no need to install the disc version). Similarly, if you installed a game using the disc and purchased the downloadable version of the game, you can now play the installed disc version of the title without having to insert the disc.
23. The hint system has been expanded to show a list of targets (when available in game).
24. Players can now view and manage authorized apps in Settings.
25. The wireless controller device software DualSensewireless controllerDualSense Edge and the commands PlayStation VR2 Sense Has been updated.
26. the wireless controller DualSense Edge and the commands PlayStation VR2 Sense are already compatible with wireless device software updates. This update is not required to update these wireless controllers.
27. Fixed the following issues: The error message that displayed false information about parental control restrictions when using the Internet browser was fixed.
28. An update has been released to fix the issue where some IPS LCD displays flicker when VRR (variable refresh rate) is enabled. This update may help resolve this issue on these screens.

Finally, this news announced now is in distribution and will soon reach PS5 consoles in Portugal.

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