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A beta firmware update for the PS5 has been released by Sony, adding additional accessibility capabilities, Dolby Atmos compatibility, and other features and enhancements. According to a blog post, the update will initially be sent to invited users in the US, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and France before the capabilities are made generally accessible.
The main improvement of PS5 is the inclusion of Dolby Atmos compatibility, which expands the use of Sony's 3D Audio technology (Tempest 3D AudioTech) to sound bars, TVs, and home theatre systems that support Dolby Atmos.
As indicated by Sony's PlayStation blog, Tempest 3D AudioTech is explicitly intended to deliver sound to Dolby Atmos devices, including above channels, which upgrades the vivid experience of PS5 games. Dolby Atmos audio will likely be added to PS5 apps by Netflix and other video streaming apps soon.
What are the new features that have been updated?
The PS5's storage capacity can now be increased to 8TB with the beta update, more than doubling the previous limit of 4TB. Notwithstanding, it is vital to take note of that the base necessities for the M.2 SSD actually apply, which are for the most part 5,500 MB/s or quicker.
Furthermore, the PS5's social features have been enhanced by Sony. You can now welcome players to a closed party without adding them to a group first. Party welcomes can now additionally be shipped off gatherings. In addition, you can view someone else's screen before joining a party, and messages can be responded to with emojis.
The update also includes changes to the user interface and the quality of life. Clients can now quiet the blare sound while turning the control center on or off and change the volume. Haptic input can likewise be empowered on the DualSense regulator while exploring the PS5 UI, and a subsequent regulator can be relegated for help.
You can get early access to these new features by signing up for the beta software update, which should be available for all PS5 consoles in the coming months.