Sony has always been about better gaming and entertainment and the brand always delivers interesting tweaks to their gaming devices. The latest PS5 beta update for July brings in new Audio and 1440p support among some other interesting features.
This update will be good news for those who play the PS5 with a 1440p display. The Latest PS5 beta update is rolling out to a few countries and while it’s very interesting that the 1440p support is coming in, your display has to be 1440p before the feature works. Meanwhile, there is a Test 1440p output added by Sony to check if it works on your gaming monitor. Here is a breakdown of how the feature works by Sony.
- The PS5 beta introduces support for 1440p HDMI video output, enabling players to choose an additional visual setting on compatible PC monitors and TVs.
- If the game you’re playing supports 1440p rendering you can experience native 1440p output on your display.
- Or, if you’re playing a game with a higher native resolution like 4K, then you may benefit from improved anti-aliasing through supersampling down to 1440p output.
- You can check if your HDMI device is compatible by selecting “Test 1440p Output” under the “Screen and Video” options within system settings.
Other features from the latest PS5 beta update
The Latest PS5 beta update brings in a Gamelist feature similar to that on Xbox. It is a way of grouping games into game lists thereby enhancing search and visibility. It is worth noting that the Ps5 can accommodate up to 15 game lists with one gamelist housing 100 games.
Also, there’s a feature enabled by Sony that differentiates between 3D audio and stereo audio, although not a huge change. Meanwhile, here’s a summary of other new features
- Easier access to in-progress activities.
- Request party members to turn on Share
- Screen to watch their gameplay.
- Joinable game notifications for party members.
- View new friends’ profiles. Sending voice notes and stickers in Game Base.
The countries getting the latest PS5 beta update are the US, UK, Germany, Japan, and Canada. If you’re in any of these regions, you can get started via the signup page.
