Sony has begun rolling out new features to selected PS5 Beta participants, including 1440p support.
Today, July 28, Sony have announced that they are continuing to test features for the PlayStation 5, rolling out features to PS5 Beta participants in select countries. The changes aim to offer more support for 1440p HDMI video output as well as custom gamelists, enabling players to have more control over the organization of their libraries.
In a blog post, PlayStation’s Senior Vice President of Platform Experience Hideaki Nishino said, “Today, we are rolling out a new PS5 system software beta that includes 1440p support, gamelists, and additional updates to enhance your gaming experiences and make connecting with friends easier on PS5.”
Starting today, PS5 beta testers can try out some new system software features, including:
📺 1440p HDMI video output
📝 Gamelists
🤝 New PS5 UX enhancements and social featuresMore details and a full list of features at PS Blog: https://t.co/QvnfLu11Uw pic.twitter.com/MF2aN0EefG
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 28, 2022
“While beta access is limited to invited participants in select countries, our goal is to bring these updates to our global community later this year, ” he continued. “If you’re selected to participate in the beta, you’ll receive an email invitation when it’s available to download today. As always, some features available during the beta phase may not make it into the final version or may see significant changes.”
The full list of features being rolled out in this update include:
New Gameplay and Personalization Options
1440p HDMI Video Output
Gamelists
Compare 3D Audio and Stereo Audio
Easier Access to In-progress Activities
New Social Features
Request Share Screen
Joinable Game Notification
View New Friends’ Profiles
Send Stickers and Voice Messages in Game Base
