Updated PS App includes new UI layout, integrated messages feature, support for voice chat, and more.
Today we’re introducing new ways to amplify your connections with friends and the games you love to play even when you’re away from your console. We’re pleased to unveil the updated PlayStation App, reimagined to enhance your gaming experiences on both PS4 and PS5.
Starting later today, the PS App will begin to roll out globally through updates on iOS (12.2 or later) and Android (6.0 or later) mobile devices. The PS App introduces fresh features such as voice chat, native PS Store integration, and a smoother experience delivered in an all-new design.
Please note: the Android version of the update is a phased release and may take one week until the update is reflected on your mobile device.
Here’s a list of the key features for PS App:
- Updated user interface – The first thing you’ll notice is the sleek new user interface of the redesigned PS App. The new home screen lets you quickly see what your friends are playing and access details about your recently played games, including your Trophy List.
- Messages integration – For a unified experience, the PS Messages app feature will now be integrated in the updated PS App so you can seamlessly message your friends all in one place. As part of this integration, PS Messages will no longer be available as a standalone app. Your existing messages and threads in PS Messages will be carried over to the updated PS App.
- Voice Chat and Party Groups – You can now create party groups from PS App, and voice chat with up to 15 other friends though your mobile phone. Also, a note to fans: the PlayStation team is looking into your feedback around the Parties changes introduced in the PS4 system software update 8.00. There are no updates to share today, but thanks for speaking up about your concerns – we’re listening and evaluating.
- Natively integrated PlayStation Store and remote downloads – The new native PS Store experience enables fast and smooth shopping and browsing, with the ability to remotely download games and add-ons directly to your PS4 and PS5.
- New features for PS5 – When PS5 arrives, you’ll be able to remotely launch games, manage storage on your console if you run out of space while downloading a game, and quickly sign in to PS5 straight from the PS App.
- All the latest PlayStation news – The Explore tab surfaces Official News from game developers and PS Blog content to help you stay up to date with the world of PlayStation.
If you don’t have the PS App yet, you’ll need an account for PlayStation Network to access the updated app. If you don’t have an account yet, please visit this link and follow the steps to sign up.
The new PS App can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
Our team of dedicated designers and engineers has worked tirelessly to deliver our best companion app yet. Take it for a spin and let us know what you think in the comments!
Can’t wait for the new update hoping they fix the party’s though not a big fan of the 8.00 update
It’s very frustrating to see the issue of being recorded in parties seemingly take a bigger spotlight than the real issue with update 8.0: removal of public parties as we knew them.
Parties now make no sense. I can’t see what parties are going on and just hop into one when I want, so what’s the point of the party tab at all at this point? There is no point. That freedom has been taken from us when no one asked for these changes. I feel like Sony is totally missing this right now and focusing only on the recording issue. Which again really is a non-issue.
I really don’t understand why so many people are complaining about the recording thing. Like it’s really not a big deal. You have a phone? You’re being recorded 100% of the time. Honestly, some people are so dense.
Would have been great if we would be able to watch shareplay of other players from app itself ?
Oh yes. That would be great.
How can I access my wishlist in that new app? I think I’ve looked everywhere but I can’t seem to find it.