The official PlayStation blog posted an announcement
New system updates for PS5 and PS4 will be rolled out globally today, bringing changes such as the option to create or attend public and private parties, as well as tweaks to the PS5 main interface. In addition, the official also promised to roll out VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support on PS5 "in the coming months".
The most important new features of this PS5 and PS4 system include the following:
Support for creating or joining public and private parties, the official will gradually push the function of creating or joining public or private parties through the PS App later today
PS5 Game Base interface improvements
Supports setting the headphone mono audio output
The Trophy activity card interface has been updated, and the trophy tracker will suggest which trophies players play when playing
The voice command function of the preview version is online in PS5, shouting "Hey, PlayStation" can ask PS5 to perform actions such as finding, launching games, applications or settings, etc. Currently only supports English voice, only for players with PSN accounts in the United States and the United Kingdom
The Game Saver "Your Favorites" tab adds the ability to filter by type
PS5 now supports pinning the PlayStation Plus entry to the left edge of the main interface for quicker access to free games
PS5 now supports keeping a game or app in the main interface
In addition, the official confirmation plans to implement VRR support for the PS5 in the coming months, requiring users to use a display device that supports HDMI 2.1. Officials say that PS5 games that have already been released can optimize support for VRR through a patch, and future games may support VRR at the time of release.
According to reports, after VRR supports implementation, players can also choose to apply it to unsupported PS5 games, which may improve the image quality to a certain extent, but it may also lead to unexpected visual effects. VRR can be turned on or off at any time.
Officials revealed that details about PS5's VRR support will be shared in the future.