New PlayStation Feature Will Help Crack Down on Offensive Content

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Summary

  • Sony is testing a new ‘Nudge’ feature on the PlayStation App.
  • The feature will flag potentially offensive content, giving users a chance to edit their messages before sending them.
  • It’s unclear when the ‘Nudge’ feature will see a full launch.

A fresh addition to PlayStation aims to tighten controls on potentially inappropriate content within messages sent via their mobile app. This new feature allows users to preview their content before it’s sent, serving as another means for Sony to refine content moderation on PlayStation consoles. Over the years, as the PlayStation App expands and develops, Sony has been consistently improving its content management systems in this manner.

In the realm of video gaming, Sony’s PlayStation brand is a titan, with the PS5 and PS5 Pro recording impressive sales figures that surpass those of its rival, the Xbox Series X/S, primarily because of the abundance of exclusive games it offers. However, this unbroken streak of success brings along a substantial user base and a complex task when it comes to monitoring and filtering content shared on the PlayStation App. Consequently, Sony has tightened its regulations even more against potentially harmful content.

Based on information from ComicBook.com, it appears that Sony might be testing a novel function for the PlayStation App called “Nudge.” This feature aims to automatically filter messages containing possibly offensive content and allows users to revise their posts before disseminating them to friends or other gamers. At present, this function seems to have been rolled out to some users randomly as Sony continues experimentation. If they manage to perfect its operation, a full launch could be on the horizon.

PlayStation’s New “Nudge” Feature May Ask Players to Approve Potentially Offensive Messages

Users can choose to send their messages without modifications, regardless of whether they are flagged by the new system. However, if the recipient chooses to report the content, it will be subjected to regular content moderation procedures. This is not a novel approach for Sony, as they have previously taken steps to remove harmful content from PlayStation’s social functions, such as requesting user consent for voice chat recordings during the initial release of PS5 for moderation purposes.

Sony doesn’t just focus on regulating messages within its platforms; they also strive to enhance the manner in which players can provide feedback on certain games. Earlier, they tried out a function that enabled users to write detailed reviews for games on the PlayStation Store, resembling Steam reviews. However, this feature has yet to be officially rolled out.

Regardless, it appears that the PlayStation platform is set to keep growing, as Sony gears up for numerous significant releases over the next few months and years. The upcoming new IP from Naughty Dog, titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophecy, along with several imminent titles like Ghost of Yotei, suggest that the PS5 is likely to maintain a strong user base for some time.

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2025-03-19 19:14