New PS5 Beta Firmware released with Discord voice chat, controller updates and more

Sony has a new system software update for the PS5 released. However, this is for the time being Only available to beta participants. Signing up for the program allows you to test new features before they are rolled out to all consoles. Sony also points out in this case that the new Features not final yet are, so there is no guarantee that they will be officially added in the near future.

Among other things, the new update brings two features that fans have been looking forward to for a long time: The ability to directly from the console over discord to talk to other players and VRR support for 1440p. We summarize all information and other content of the beta firmware for you here.

This is in the PS5 beta firmware

Probably the biggest and most important feature of the new update is clearly the Discord voice chat. Already a few years ago Sony announced that one is with discord could agree on a cooperation, but then nothing happened for a long time. Last year we were then able to take a first step PlayStation and Discord accounts linked together will.

This connection is now being expanded and beta testers can already now via the console Participate in Discord calls. This is an important step, especially with regard to cross-play, as you can also talk to players from other consoles and at the same time have the game sound on your ears. You also need a smartphone to start calls.

A welcome feature for anyone who owns their console at a WQHD monitor use, should VRR support for 1440p being. If the connection is made via an HDMI 2.1 connection, you can also use variable refresh rates with WQHD resolution.

Updates for the DualSense controller will probably be even more convenient in the future. Thanks to the new firmware, these can also be carried out wirelessly. So far, the PS5 gamepads could only be updated via cable.

The other contents of the update include the possibility of the Cast screen or manually upload videos and screenshots to PS App. You can find all the new features in the official blog entry by Sony.