PS5 Gets New Firmware Update
Nearly two years have passed since the historic launch of the PlayStation 5, and the platform continues to evolve with new firmware updates. These updates provide important bug fixes to improve stability, performance, security, and add new features. Sony released a new firmware update for the PS5, offering settings for a feature all players may utilize.
This past April, Sony released a PS5 firmware update with Variable Refresh Rate support. Players with a compatible HDMI 2.1 display may take advantage of reduced frame drops and input lag with VRR enabled. Users without an HDMI 2.1 display may still use VRR, but visual bugs may occur due to incompatibility. A number of high-profile PS5 games currently support VRR, such as Call of Duty: Vanguard,Destiny 2,DIRT 5, andMarvel's Spider-Man Remastered. Many more games are expected to support VRR throughout the PS5's lifecycle.
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The latest PS5 firmware update, version 22.01-05.50.00, improves system performance and adds settings for the console's auto low latency mode (ALLM). ALLM allows for a smooth, lag-free experience while playing games at a high frame rate. The feature is often compared to VRR for its role in reducing input lag. However, all PS5 players may utilize ALLM without compatibility issues and the need for an HDMI 2.1 display.
The ALLM settings may be accessed by reaching the «Screen and Video» menu under PS5 Settings. After reaching the menu, the settings option «Video Output» is present, containing the ALLM settings. Players may choose the Automatic option to allow the display to automatically enable when a game is being played. If Off is selected, ALLM will only enable itself when VRR is being used during a play
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