New PS5 software beta: What it adds and how to get it

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Sony is rolling out a new system software beta to PlayStation 5 users globally today.

This means that a raft of new options will only be available to beta testers before they later become open to everyone, including the option to use Discord voice chats on their consoles.

Here's what the February 2022 system software beta adds to PlayStation 5. You can also scroll down to check out how to register for the beta program for future trials.

The latest beta for PS5 brings a few really highly-anticipated features to the table.

Check out each of its additions, below, or visit the PlayStation blog to get the full details.

As has been awaited for a while, you'll be able to use Discord to power your voice chats on PS5, including letting it show others what you're playing.

First up you'll need to link your Discord and PlayStation accounts, then authorise your PS5. This will let you use the Discord app on your phone to start a voice chat on PS5.

There are some other social features being added, including the ability to request shared screens from your friends' profiles, a new icon to let you join friends' games when available, and a tile to let you see whether your friends play a game you're checking out.

You'll also now be able to manually select captures to send to your PS App, rather than simply relying on the auto-upload system as it exists presently.

Sony is expanding its compatibility with 1440p, a popular choice of resolution among gamers. It'll now be available on a wider range of displays.

Even better, 1440p will work with variable refresh rates (VRR) to make for even smoother gaming in the case of frame drops — in compatible games.

Everyone knows the annoyance of your console asking you to plug in your DualSense controller