New PlayStation 5 Update Lets You Invite Players To Your Game With A Shareable Link

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New PlayStation 5 Update Lets You Invite Players To Your Game With A Shareable Link

Highlights

  • Sony released a new update for PS5 allowing players to share gaming sessions via URL link.
  • New voice command feature “Show Game Help” now available for English players in the US and UK.
  • System software performance and stability improved, along with DualSense wireless controller software.

As a dedicated gamer with years of experience across various platforms, I can’t help but feel excited about Sony’s latest update for the PlayStation 5. Yesterday’s system software update brought some long-awaited features that are sure to enhance my gaming experience.

Yesterday, I was thrilled to discover that Sony released an update for my beloved PlayStation 5. The enhancements included the usual bug fixes and added voice command capabilities. But what really got me excited is the new ability to generate a shareable URL link and invite anyone to join my multiplayer game, regardless if they’re on my PlayStation Network friends list or not.

As a long-time PlayStation gamer, I’ve been eagerly anticipating Sony’s latest invite feature for months now. Back in May, they gave us a sneak peek of this new functionality through a blog post on their website. The post was exciting, but unfortunately, they didn’t provide a solid release date, only mentioning that it would be coming “in the coming months.”

In the middle of a multiplayer game, simply press the PlayStation button on your controller and go to the “Your Game Group” activity card. Then, choose the “Share Link” option to easily invite anyone you’d like using a convenient URL link. You can effortlessly send this link through PlayStation messaging or various social media platforms.

New PlayStation 5 Update Lets You Invite Players To Your Game With A Shareable Link

In simpler terms, Sony stated in a blog post that by clicking the link provided, new acquaintances on your preferred social platform can join your PS5 multiplayer game directly, without the requirement of adding each other as friends on PlayStation Network first.

If you’re sending the link through Discord, Sony has developed a special feature for Discord as well. This feature, referred to as a widget by Sony, updates automatically to display the current multiplayer session status. Therefore, you can check if the game is still in progress before joining.

Based on my own experience as a dedicated gamer and long-time PlayStation user, I can’t help but be intrigued by the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 5. For those of us who have been eagerly anticipating new features and improvements, the patch notes below are like a treasure trove of exciting discoveries. With my fingers crossed, I plan to dive in and explore all the changes as soon as I can. So, fellow gamers, let’s embark on this journey together and see what wonders await us!

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  • You can invite other players to game sessions by sharing a URL to the session.
    • To invite other players, open the game session action card and select Share Link. Then, scan the QR code with your mobile device to share the link.
    • This feature is available only for open sessions that anyone can join.
    • This feature will gradually be rolled out to all players by July 24.
  • Voice Command now supports the ability to open Game Help action cards by saying “Show Game Help”.
    • Currently, Voice Command (Preview) is available only in English for players with accounts for PlayStation Network in the US and UK.
  • We’ve improved system software performance and stability.
  • We’ve updated the device software of some DualSense wireless controllers to improve stability.
  • We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.

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2024-07-24 12:08