Sony has announced the release of a new software update for its PlayStation 5 console. Version 23.01-07.00.00 includes numerous improvements in the gamer experience, both in social and accessibility aspects. Among the most notable novelties is the complete integration of Discord’s voice chat, which will allow users to join voice chats directly from the console. Also, compatibility with TRV for 1440p has been added, ensuring smoother visual performance on HDMI 2.1 screens compatible with TRV.
These improvements were previously announced when a beta firmware revision for the console was released, which included the integration of Discord. The full integration of Discord has been one of the main demands of gamers, and it has now finally been fulfilled. Additionally, changes have been made to the parameters of the PS5’s 1440p output test to allow compatibility with a wider selection of HDMI displays.
The complete patch notes for the update provided by PlayStation through their official website are shown below. The new software update is now available for download. Gamers can easily update their system from the console’s settings menu.
Here is a list of outstanding improvements to the PlayStation 5:
- Video output improvements: You can now enjoy 1440p video output on your PS5, thanks to expanded compatibility with VRR (variable refresh rate).
- Greater device compatibility: More HDMI-compatible modes and devices have been added to PS5, allowing you to test 1440p video output. To do this, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Test 1440p Output.
- Data transfer: It is now possible to transfer data from your PS5 to another PS5 without losing or modifying your console’s original information.
- Integration with Discord: Connect your Discord account to your PlayStation Network account and join voice chats on your PS5. You can also share information about your gaming activity with your Discord friends.
- Voice command for recording games: You can now record your games using just your voice. Say “Hey PlayStation, capture that!” to save a video clip of your recent game or “Hey PlayStation, start recording” to manually start a recording. You can also save a specific duration of your game, from 15 seconds to 60 minutes, by saying “Hey PlayStation, capture the last X minutes” or “Hey PlayStation, stop recording” to end the recording.
Note that the Voice Command is currently only available in English for gamers with PlayStation Network accounts in the US and UK.
Several updates and improvements have been made to various functions of the PlayStation 5 console.
- The screen reader now provides a more detailed guide when navigating the console and has been updated to correctly read certain key terms aloud.
- Regarding the cross-play function, the option to see members playing on other platforms has been added to the session cards in cross-play games.
- New features have been included in Game Base, such as the ability to send a request to start screen sharing with a friend directly from their profile, as well as the display of a union icon on the voice chat card for group members playing a game to which you can join.
- The ability to sort games in the library, configure preferences for multiplayer sessions, and manually upload files from the multimedia content gallery to Captures on the PlayStation App.
- Changes have been made to the way saved data is checked when downloading or installing a game.
- Changes have been made to the on-screen keyboard, such as the ability to delete learned suggestions and display Unicode 15.0 emojis.
- In the game library, filtering capabilities have been improved to easily find games compatible with PS VR and PS VR2.
- New game preset settings have been added to configure your preferences for who can join and who can invite others to multiplayer sessions you have created for compatible games.
- Changes have been made to the on-screen keyboard to make it easier to enter characters and emojis, as well as the ability to delete learned suggestions that you no longer want to appear.
- The time required to perform integrity checks on downloaded data has been reduced, and the way installed games are started has been modified.
