Includes a new feature for amplifying audio and classic console designs for the PS5 home screen.
We continue to work behind the scenes to bring new enhancements to the PS5 experience, and today we are excited to announce two key additions based on player feedback – audio focus and the return of the classic console designs for the PS5 UI.
The PS5 system update will roll out globally in a phased approach, starting April 24.
Here are details of the new features:
Audio Focus
Audio focus increases immersion by providing presets to amplify soft sounds to meet your hearing preferences, ensuring a clearer audio experience when using headphones or headsets. This feature supports broader accessibility in audio experiences.
When the audio focus setting is turned on, you can choose from a range of preset options which makes it easier to distinguish sounds like in-game character dialogue, subtle sound effects such as footsteps and rustling grass, as well as voices in party chats for a more immersive gaming experience.
● To enable audio focus, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Volume] > [Audio Focus]. This feature can also be accessed from the Control Center, so you can easily adjust the settings during gameplay.
● You can choose from four preset focus type options for which sounds to boost:
- Boost Low Pitch: Amplify low-frequency sounds like roaring engines and rumbling noises.
- Boost Voices: Amplify voice chats, character voices, and other middle-frequency sounds.
- Boost High Pitch: Amplify high-frequency sounds like footsteps and metallic noises.
- Boost Quiet Sounds: Amplify low-volume sounds in a wide range of frequencies.
● You can set the level of support for each preset type from three different levels (Weak, Medium, Strong).
● Additionally, you can also choose to adjust the level of support for the preset for Left / Right channels separately to meet your specific preferences.
● The audio focus feature is available when using headphones connected via USB or analog jack. It is not supported for HDMI connections through TV, AV receivers or soundbars.
Classic console designs for the PS5 UI returns
During our 30th anniversary celebrations, we surprised our fans with a limited time selection of nostalgic customization features for the PS5 System UI to honor the four PlayStation consoles that paved the way for PS5: PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4.
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our community, we’re happy to bring back the look and feel of the four console designs for players to customize the home screen on PS5!
This feature will be called the Appearance, and can be accessed under the Settings menu.
We’re excited to bring the update to you and would love to hear your thoughts on them. Which features are you looking forward to seeing? Share your comments below!
Why not bring back the ps1 bootup screen. With the sound with a option to switch between the normal boot up screen or the classic one
So we’re not getting the original start-up screen? Have I missed something?
So happy the UI customization is coming back. PS2 all the way!
This is not cool where’s the classic playstation start up? Not happy 🤦🏼♂️
This is a step in the right direction PlayStation! Now of you ask us long time fans what would further approve the connection of the player base, do what you did before awarding players avatars that are unlockable for those who have platinum games like persona 3 reload or triple A titles, heck first party even everyone will get engaged in their favorite games even more!
I REALLY like the new update..the new sound function is great…my headphones finally sound like they should for what they cost.😉
Thanks for bringing back the UI home screen customizations, and thanks for listening to the community. Now only make hybrid games for #PSVR2 a standard for all AAA-games, please.
The PS1 boot screen didn’t return as most people feared it wouldn’t. That was the most important thing people liked about the theme update.
So it’s just for appearance of the older systems not the start up screens… idc about the appearance I just want the start up sounds