\n Sony Interactive Entertainment will release the first major system software update for PlayStation 5 on April 14, the company announced<\/a>, which adds the ability to store PlayStation 5 games on USB extended storage, share gameplay across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n
Get the details below.<\/p>\n
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Store PlayStation 5 Games on Compatible External USB Drives<\/strong> \u2013 With this feature, you can now transfer your PlayStation 5 games to USB extended storage from your console\u2019s internal storage. It\u2019s a great way to extend the storage capabilities of your PlayStation 5 console, and you can seamlessly copy your PlayStation 5 games back to the console\u2019s internal storage when you\u2019re ready to play. It is faster to reinstall PlayStation 5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download<\/a> or copy them from a disc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Because PlayStation 5 games are designed to take advantage of the console\u2019s ultra high-speed SSD, PlayStation 5 titles can\u2019t be played from USB extended storage. PlayStation 5 titles also cannot be directly downloaded to USB extended storage. However, games that you transfer or copy back to internal storage will automatically update when applicable. In addition, you can select which game modes you want to install (such as campaign or multiplayer) for select titles that support the option.<\/li>\n
For tips on using USB extended storage on PlayStation 5, including storage device requirements, please visit this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As previously announced, the PlayStation 5 console will support storage expansion via M.2 drives in the future. We\u2019re currently working on this feature and will keep you posted with any updates on PlayStation Blog.<\/p>\n
New Social Features for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Consoles<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Cross-Generation Share Play<\/strong> \u2013 PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players can now Share Play together while chatting in parties. This means PlayStation 5 console users can let their friends on PlayStation 4 consoles view their game screen, or even try out the PlayStation 5 games through Share Play, and vice versa. Options include the ability to share your screen with a friend, pass your controller virtually to a friend, or pass a second controller virtually to play co-op games together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Request to Join Game Session<\/strong> \u2013 A selection of your friends\u2019 joinable game sessions will now appear on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, allowing for more gameplay opportunities together. The \u201cRequest to Join\u201d option also serves as a shortcut to sending a game invite, reducing the time it takes for you to get into games with friends. Through the Privacy Settings menu, you can modify who can interact with you through parties, games and messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Enhanced Control and Personalization Options for PlayStation 5 Consoles<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Improved Game Base<\/strong> \u2013 The Game Base menu has been improved for quicker access to important content and features. You can now easily switch between Parties and Friends to start chatting with your existing parties or see what each of your online friends is up to. In addition, you can turn notifications on or off for each of the parties you\u2019re in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Disable Game Chat or Adjust Players\u2019 Volume<\/strong> \u2013 You can now quickly disable in-game chat, which turns off your mic audio and the voice audio of other players. Additionally, you can easily adjust the individual voice chat volume of other players in the same chat so you don\u2019t have to ask your friends to lower or increase their mic volume each time.<\/li>\n
Game Update Pre-download<\/strong> \u2013 Once it\u2019s enabled by developers, title updates for games will pre-download to your console if the \u201cautomatic updates\u201d setting is enabled and your console is on or in rest mode. This will let you start playing the latest version of a game immediately after the update\u2019s release.<\/li>\n
Customize Game Library<\/strong> \u2013 With the ability to search your library or hide games from view, it\u2019s now easier to find content and personalize your view of your game library.<\/li>\n
Screen Zoom<\/strong> \u2013 You can now adjust the magnification of the screen to suit your preference from the Settings menu.<\/li>\n
New Trophy Settings and Stats Screen<\/strong> \u2013 The level of trophies that results in automatic capture of a screenshot or video clip can now be customized \u2014 so you can now choose to only capture and save images\/videos of moments when you earn higher-grade trophies, like Gold or Platinum. We\u2019re also introducing a new player Trophy Stats screen, where you can check out the summary of your trophy level and status at a glance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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New Features for PlayStation App<\/strong><\/p>\n
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We\u2019re also introducing a myriad of new features for PlayStation App to make it easier than ever to connect with your console experience remotely. Recently, we introduced the ability to save products in a wishlist, get notifications when your friends are online, and change your console online status. In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll be rolling out even more, including the ability to join a multiplayer session on PlayStation 5 from the app, manage your PlayStation 5 console storage, compare trophy collections with friends, and sort and filter products shown in the PlayStation Store. You can download PlayStation App for free from Google Play and the App Store.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n