PS5 Beta Update Enhances User Experience with QoL Improvements

Sony has unveiled an exciting new beta update for the PlayStation 5, following the recent introduction of URL linking for game sessions. This update promises to enhance the gaming experience with personalized 3D audio and several other quality-of-life improvements. Here's a closer look at what's new and how you can get involved.

Sony Announces New PS5 Beta Update with Personalized 3D Audio and More

Key Features of the Beta Update

The highlight of this update is the personalized 3D audio profiles for headphones and earbuds. This feature lets users tailor the 3D audio to their unique hearing characteristics, enhancing immersion by improving sound localization within games. Compatible devices like the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds allow users to run sound quality tests to create an audio profile that fits them perfectly.

[1] Images taken from PlayStation.Blog Another significant addition is the enhanced Remote Play settings, which give users more control over who can access their PS5 remotely. This is especially useful for households with multiple PS5 users, as it allows the primary user to restrict Remote Play access to specific individuals. To manage this, navigate to [Settings] > [System] > [Remote Play] > [Enable Remote Play], and select the users who are allowed remote access.

For those using the latest, slimmer PS5 model, the update introduces adaptive charging for controllers. This feature optimizes power usage by adjusting the charging duration based on the controller's battery level during rest mode. Users can enable this by going to [Settings] > [System] > [Power Saving] > [Features Available in Rest Mode], and selecting [Supply Power to USB Ports] > [Adaptive]. This ensures efficient energy use by stopping power supply to the USB port if no controller is connected after a certain period.

Global Release and Beta Participation

Currently, the beta is available to invited participants in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany, and France. Sony plans to roll out the update globally in the coming months. Invited participants will receive an email today with instructions on how to download and participate in the beta. Keep in mind that some features may not make it to the final version or could change based on user feedback.

Hiromi Wakai emphasized the importance of community feedback, stating, "Thanks to feedback from our PlayStation community, we’ve introduced many new features and refinements over the past few years to enhance your gaming experiences on PS5." Sony is eager to gather feedback from beta participants and looks forward to bringing these new features to the global PS5 community soon.

Previous Update and New Features

This beta update comes on the heels of the Version 24.05-09.60.00 update, which introduced the ability to invite players to game sessions via a shared URL. To use this feature, users can open the game session action card, select Share Link, and scan the QR code with a mobile device to share the link. This feature is available for open sessions that anyone can join, enhancing the social gaming experience on PS5. The new beta update further builds on this by adding personalization and control enhancements.