The PlayStation 5 update adds new features that Sony tested out in beta just over a month ago.
- Sony has released a new system software update for the PlayStation 5 with enhancements to accessibility, audio, and social features.
- With the update, users can transmit audio to Dolby Atmos-enabled devices and assist friends and family with their games by connecting a second controller to the console.
- The update comes with expanded PS Remote Play support to include Android TV OS 12 devices.
As part of the most recent system software update to hit the PlayStation 5, Sony has revealed a slew of new capabilities. The platform will be more enjoyable for players because to the new features, which include increased accessibility, additional audio options, and a fresh approach to interacting with other players.
With the recent addition of new titles to the PlayStation Plus catalog, the release of the Deep Earth Collection covers, and the announcement that Roblox will be making its platform debut next month, the update could not have arrived at a better moment.
Barely more than a month after Sony started beta testing the updates, the PlayStation 5 update was released on Wednesday. Sony has increased PS Remote Play support in conjunction with the update, enabling players to stream games from their PS5 and PS4 consoles to a wider range of devices than before.
A new update for the PlayStation 5 adds support for HDMI devices that use Dolby Atmos. The Tempest 3D AudioTech from Sony is the means by which this new function is offered. The PS5 can send audio signals to overhead channels and Dolby Atmos-capable devices including soundbars, TVs, and home theater systems with this technology.
The second feature of the update is the ability to pair a second controller with your console to serve as an assistance controller. This implies that you can utilize both controllers as a single controller by pairing an additional controller with your system. This feature allows you to directly impact games that are in progress and help friends and family finish them.
An enhanced voice command is also included in the most recent PlayStation 5 update. Here’s how to get the Help information in the video game: type “Hey PlayStation, help.” By using the voice command “Hey PlayStation, what’s new?” you can also view the current PlayStation Plus monthly game lineup and new features of the PS5.
Furthermore, players who use a DualSense, Dualsense Edge, or PS VR2 controller have the option to enable haptic feedback effects thanks to the latest update. This capability allows them to experience events that were previously only communicated through sound on a physical level (haptics). These actions consist of changing the focus, selecting a checkbox, and getting a notification. This change is particularly noteworthy because it makes the site more accessible to anyone with hearing or vision impairments.
A few improvements to social features are also included in Sony’s latest version. The Party User Interface (UI) has been modified to enable the following feature: “invite a player into a closed party without automatically adding the player into the group or creating a new group.” The update also gives you the opportunity to view a preview photo of the person sending you an invitation before you accept.
Additionally, you can use emojis to respond to messages, play a game with a friend, and monitor competitions using the Game Hub tournaments tile. This allows you to see anything from your performance to the next tournament’s start date.
Gamers may now store more games on their larger storage devices. The maximum SSD storage capacity for the PlayStation 5 was 4TB prior to the update. Gamers can now use an M.2 SSD with a maximum capacity of 8TB, albeit that has risen.
It’s worth noting that the updated PS Remote Play functionality allows you to stream your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 to Android TV OS 12 devices, such as Sony’s Bravia XR A95L and Google TV (4K), in addition to PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets running both iOS and Android.