Sony Launches PlayStation Tournaments For PlayStation 5

For many players from PlayStation 4, PlayStation Tournaments is not a new feature. The suite became even more utilized come the acquisition of EVO previously. While events were not fully in-person at the time, Sony Interactive Entertainment hosted PlayStation Tournaments centered for the annual competition in 2021. But, there is more on the roadmap, of course.

In January this year, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed PlayStation Tournaments for PlayStation 5 with more news to come later on in 2022. However, the wait was quite longing as beta tests has only been live for the feature over the past three months. But, that ends this week as PlayStation Tournaments is finally ready to launch coming to PlayStation 5.

To kick off the feature being added to the newest console, three games are featured – FIFA 23, Guilty Gear: Strive, and NBA 2K23. You can read the list of new features coming with the PlayStation 5 version of PlayStation Tournaments below:

An easy discovery process: Tournaments are easy to find. Scroll to the relevant game on your PS5 home screen and press the down directional button to see a list of upcoming tournaments. Alternatively, view available tournaments by launching the Control Center with a tap of the PS button while playing a supported game.

Sign up on console: Signing up is quicker than ever. From the Control Center or Game Hub, simply select an available tournament and press the “Register” button to enter a competition.

Bracket capping: Tournament length traditionally increases as more players compete. However, we have introduced a new bracket capping feature to ensure a standard duration for every tournament. If the cap is exceeded, multiple brackets will be created for the same tournament – but prizing will remain the same for each.

More tournaments: Everyone has different schedules. Tournaments will take place more often, and at regular intervals, so more players can find the time to compete.

All-new UI: The brand-new tournament UI utilizes the activity card framework to let you easily view tournament information. Notifications will automatically carry you through the experience, and you’ll be alerted when your next match is starting. The tournament can be launched from the notification, giving you time to train up in-game, or even play other titles between matches.

View automatic and real-time results: After registering for a tournament, all relevant details can be accessed via the corresponding activity card in the Control Center. Results are automatically displayed and reported as the matches progress. The status of the full tournament bracket is also viewable in the tournament card at any time.

Exciting prizing: Anyone eligible can sign up to win prizes, regardless of skill level.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Global Esports and Competitive Gaming Senior Director Louis Figueroa also reveals a dedicated Discord for PlayStation Tournaments. “PlayStation Tournaments on PS5 will also coincide with the launch of a new PlayStation Tournaments Discord server.

“Players will be able to connect here to engage more deeply with the PlayStation competitive community. In this destination, we’ll host interviews and play sessions with major figures in the esports community alongside other special content.” What are you most excited about PlayStation Tournaments now on PlayStation 5?

Source: PlayStation Blog