PS5: the next big update is entering beta, here is the list of new features

The serious stuff begins for the next major PS5 update. Indeed, Sony Interactive Entertainment announces through the PlayStation Blog that a number of upcoming features are entering the testing phase today. "If you are one of the players selected to try the beta version, you will receive an invitation by e-mail when the update is available for download, later today", it is specified, knowing that certain functionalities can very be withdrawn or modified by the deployment of the update scheduled for later in the year.

NEW GAMEPLAY AND CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

1440p HDMI video output

• This PS5 beta adds support for 1440p HDMI video output, which allows players to choose an alternate display setting on compatible computer monitors and televisions.

• If your game supports 1440p rendering, you can enjoy native 1440p output to your display.

• Additionally, if your game runs at a higher native resolution, such as 4K, you may benefit from improved anti-aliasing by upsampling to 1440p output.

• To determine if your HDMI device is compatible, select “Test 1440p Output” from the “Screen and Video” options menu in System Settings.

Game Lists

• In your Games Library, you can now create game lists to organize your games even more easily.

• To do this, go to the [Your Collection] tab, then select [Create a game list]. Choose the games to add to your game list, then give it a name.

• You can create a maximum of 15 game lists, with up to 100 games each. All games in the “Your Collection” tab of your Games Library can be added to a games list, whether they are on disc, digital edition or streaming. You can add the same game to multiple game lists.

Comparison between 3D audio and stereo audio

• You now have the ability to compare 3D audio and stereo audio from one screen, so you can choose your preferred setting.

Simplified access to ongoing activities

• When you resume a game, ongoing activities are often displayed prominently at the top of the games portal, making it quick and easy to pick up where you left off.

NEW SOCIAL FEATURES

Request screen sharing

• Now you can ask Party members to start Screen Sharing to watch their gameplay. Go to the voice chat card, select the party member you want to send a request to, then select [Request Screen Sharing].

Game notification reachable

• When you join a party where one of the members is playing a game you can join, you now receive a notification. You can join the game directly from this notification.

View profiles of new friends

• When you accept a friend request in the [Received] list, you can now view your new friend's profile under [Requests Accepted].

Send stickers and voice messages in Game Base

• In the Game Base map, you can send stickers and voice messages to your parties.