Sony has announced an update to the “Game Help” function on PlayStation 5 – it will soon be supplemented with a Community section with video tips that will be automatically recorded to help other players.
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Upcoming PS5 update adds new enhancements for Game Help, extends to user-generated content:
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↗️ Share your own gameplay clips
✔️ Opt-in/opt-out anytime
????️ Coming this year pic.twitter.com/FlW2rzydXw— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 26, 2024
Long story short, Sony has decided to bring litplay to the PS5. According to the developers’ idea, the console (with the permission of the owner) will automatically record a video of the performance of certain actions (receiving trophies or finding hidden objects) in the game. Once moderated, other PlayStation players will be able to use the videos as hints without having to search for them on YouTube.
Without the knowledge of the owner, no one will record anything – first you need to enable the auto-save gameplay option in the settings. Videos will be removed from the console immediately after uploading to Sony’s servers, and once approved/published, the creator will receive a notification on the console. The tool will record video without sound – you can not be bothered by the webcam, microphone or group chat. A separate section with published content is also planned, so that the author can remove any video if necessary.
These new community videos will complement the existing Game Help section, which provides access to walkthroughs, tips, and walkthrough videos from the developers. An update to bring the feature will roll out before the end of this year, with access to PS Plus subscribers and non-subscribers alike.
PS5 interface update
Sony is also currently testing an update to the PS5 interface with a redesigned Explore section – among other things, it will feature Live wallpapers and widgets on the main screen with various useful information (gamepad battery level, free disk space, trophy count, recent screenshots). Also, the section will show fresh releases in PS Plus and some promotions from the PS Store. The update is already available in the beta, but only for the US PS Store. We look forward to a public release in the near future.
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