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If you had plans to dive into Elden Ring or Stray today, you might want to hold off. Your PS5 has a fresh update ready for download and installation. This update is particularly exciting for those with a 1440p monitor. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Sony rolled out System Software 6.0 to PS5 users, introducing a range of new features and enhancements. The standout addition is the long-awaited 1440p support.
1440p gaming is gaining traction as it strikes a balance between the sharpness of higher resolutions and the performance demands of 4K. While the PS5 is fully equipped for 4K gaming, this update is a game-changer for those with 1440p monitors, enabling native output for a flawless visual experience.
However, there's a catch: games must explicitly support 1440p resolution to take full advantage of this feature. For titles that don’t, the PS5 will downscale its 4K output to fit your 1440p display. With this feature now live, it’s expected that more developers will incorporate 1440p support into their games moving forward.
It’s important to note that Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) isn’t compatible with 1440p resolution. VRR remains exclusive to 1080p and 4K, so if this feature is a priority, you’ll need to continue using those resolution settings.
Gamers have previously experienced 1440p on PS5 during Sony’s closed PlayStation beta testing phase. If you participated in the beta, you might have already explored this resolution option.
What additional features does the PS5 System Software 6.0 update bring?
While the introduction of 1440p support is the headline feature, the PS5 System Software 6.0 update includes a variety of other enhancements. Here’s a breakdown of the new additions from Sony:
Custom gamelists are now supported in the Game Library.
Notifications for Game Help availability are now sent to your PS5 or PlayStation app.
Game Base now allows you to request party members to start Screen Share.
You can jump into an ongoing game directly from a notification when joining a party.
Use the options button on a new message to view the sender’s profile.
Quickly access a new friend’s profile in Accepted Requests.
Send stickers and voice messages to groups via the Game Base card.
In-progress activities are now displayed at the top of the game hub.
A [View Hints] button appears in game hubs when Game Help is available.
Labels such as “Fast Play,” “High Score,” or “performance” are added to Videos based on your recent gameplay, explaining why they were recommended.
The web browser now includes two zoom modes: “Zoom” (with layout adjustments) and “Magnify” (without layout adjustments).
3D audio settings are now located under 3D Audio for TV Speakers and 3D Audio for Headphones in Settings > Sound.
YouTube content can now be searched using Voice Command.
The screen reader now announces controller button shortcuts for on-screen buttons.
Using a Mac or PC keyboard with PS Remote Play is easier, as the text entry box has been removed.
The passcode input screen now supports custom button assignments.
Updates to the DualSense wireless controller’s device software have been implemented.
Sony resolved an issue causing system software errors during rest mode.
[The Verge]
