PlayStation 5 Owners Can Sign-Up For System Software Beta Program To Get First-Hands On New Firmware Updates

In the upcoming plans for the PlayStation 5, it appears that the system is to continue to succeed in the console race for the 9th generation as it is already reported to outsell the Xbox Series X|S by 2:1. From Ampere Analysis, it is reported that despite the lacking availability for silicon to manufacture enough systems to meet the demand, Sony’s system remains to outperform its competition.

However, Sony Interactive Entertainment is already looking to iterate on the hardware for the PlayStation 5. In that, DigiTimes indicates that production for the redesign is to commence sometime in 2022. Additionally, it was later uncovered the first documentation for the hardware reworking to be found in Peru. So it is clear Sony is pursuing the adjustments behind the scenes already.

According to Sony Interactive Entertainment on Thursday, the firm is pursuing a new System Software Beta Program to allow users to test new firmware updates before it rolls out publically.

Registration is open to players over the age of 18 in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany and France. By signing up, you could be among the first to put new features to the test and provide essential feedback that will help guide their development. If you’re selected to be part of the program, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to download the beta version of the next system software.

In order to sign up, you’ll need a PS5 console with an internet connection and a PlayStation Network account. You will also be added to the potential participant pool for future PS5 system software betas automatically without having to register again. After the beta begins, you can restore your system software to the latest official release version before the beta program ends.

Hideaki Nishino, Platform Experience Senior Vice President

While no major update took place for PlayStation 5 hardware in May or even so far in June now beyond the halfway mark for the month, the last patchwork was applied back in April. For that, Sony Interactive Entertainment introduced new features such as USB expanding storage that is also on PlayStation 4 alongside cross-generation share play as well.

Looking ahead for the next potential update, Bloomberg previously reported that the currently inactive M.2 drive slot for the PlayStation 5 is to be enabled this summer. Doing so will allow console owners to enter external SSD drives into the system. You can read the full report by heading here.

Are you interested in signing up for the PlayStation 5 System Software Beta Program?

Source: PlayStation Blog