PlayStation 5 September Update Adds New UX Features, 3D Audio for TV, and More

PlayStation 5 is getting a brand new update for September 2021. Following a system update beta, Sony took careful feedback from players who participated in the test. Now they’re rolling out the update based on the support they received during the beta. All PlayStation 5 users globally will receive the update, which comes packed with brand new features for the system, Remote Play, and the PS App. 

UX Enhancements

• UX Enhancements give players the chance to customize the PS5’s Control Center. Choose which controls to show, or rearrange them for better access. Additionally, you can now easily message friends from the Game Base in the Control Center. Looking at the Game Base in full screen shows how many of your friends are online and what their statuses are. You can also accept or decline friend requests from here.
• Pressing the PS and Triangle buttons at once lets you pause or resume the Screen Reader. Meanwhile, pressing the PS button and R1 will make the Screen Reader repeat what it reads.
• Installed versions of PS4 and PS5 games will now distinguish themselves from each other in your Game Library, under the Installed tab. No more mixing up your PS4 games with your PS5 ones.

PlayStation Now, Leader “Accolades,” and Trophy Tracker

• PlayStation Now subscribers can customize their resolution while playing. Select between 720p and 1080p as each game allows. You may also utilize the new streaming connection test to scope out any issues you have while streaming PlayStation Now games.

• The Accolades feature allows you to recognize a player for their contributions after an online match. You can now award a player for their leadership during the match, in addition to how helpful they were, whether or not they were a good sport, or if they went out of their way to be welcoming toward you and other players.
• The new Trophy Tracker allows you to track your progress on up to five trophies, quickly accessible through the Control Center. At a glance, you’ll be able to tell how close you are to earning these five trophies of your choice.
• Your PS5 will automatically capture video clips of your personal best gameplay. When completing time challenges or setting personal best scores, your system will record and save a clip of your gameplay.

3D Audio Support for TVs

• For televisions with compatible built-in speakers, the PS5 can now take advantage of the 3D audio function. The PS5 controller naturally has 3D audio functionality with headphones. Now you can experience 3D audio from your television, after enabling the support in the PS5’s Sound menu.