Sony will launch a new beta program for the PlayStation 5, introducing more features aimed at improving players’ experience, starting this Thursday (July 25). The update will bring personalized 3D audio profiles for headphones and earbuds, and introduce selective access control for Remote Play.
Selected beta participants will receive an email invitation to download the update. However, Sony cautions that some features tested during the beta phase might not be included in the final release or could undergo significant modifications.
What features are in the new PS5 beta program?
3D audio
A major rollout of this beta is the personalized 3D audio capability for the PS5. “With a set of headphones or earbuds like the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, you can run through a set of sound quality tests to analyze a vast number of factors to create an audio profile that best fits your hearing characteristics,” explained Sony in a blog post.
The company hopes that it can enhance gameplay immersion through the use of personalized profiles, by improving how players perceive the position of characters and objects within the game environment.
Users can create their 3D audio profiles by navigating to Settings > Sound > 3D Audio (Headphones) on their PS5 consoles. These profiles are then saved per user on the console for a more customized experience while giving the option to revert to standard 3D audio presets.
Adaptive charging
Adaptive charging mode is being tested to save energy. Credit: Sony
The beta also includes a new adaptive charging feature for controllers, exclusive to the latest, slimmer PS5 model. This feature adjusts the power supply to the controllers based on the battery level, conserving energy and extending the life of the device.
To use adaptive charging, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode, and then select Supply Power to USB Ports > Adaptive.
Remote play
Remote Play will allow users to access to others’ profiles. Credit: Sony
Remote Play access is another area of focus in this beta. Console owners can now decide if friends or family members can use their console for Remote Play or if they need their own system, a feature likely to appeal to households with multiple gamers.
To adjust these settings, go to Settings > System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play, and choose which user you want to enable access to your PS5 console through Remote Play.
Participants in the beta include users from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, and France, with plans to extend the update globally in the coming months.
Featured image: Sony
The post PlayStation 5 operating system beta launches with a focus on more immersive audio appeared first on ReadWrite.