Some PlayStation 5 users who are enrolled in the console’s beta programme have received an unexpected update that alters the home design with a new layout. The latest PlayStation 5 system software isn’t available to the public at the time of writing, but it looks like PlayStation has begun testing a new user interface feature that aims to make navigating through the home screen’s menus much more streamlined and user-friendly.
While the latest PlayStation console is now entering the latter half of its life cycle, the PS5 still receives new firmware updates on a regular basis. The most recent patch arrived last month, on March 17, bringing the console to version 26.02-13.00.00 with some handy new features and improvements. The update, which is available to all PS5 users right now, enhanced PSSR on the Pro version of the console, allowing for sharper and clearer visuals in select games. It also added new emojis for messages and some fresh Welcome Hub features, such as the new Showcase Mode, which allows users to display a full background view of the Welcome Hub when the PS5 is idle.
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PS5 Beta Update Redesigns Home Screen Layout
With major PS5 changes and improvements, PlayStation often tests them via its beta programme. Although there has been no official announcement from the company ahead of time, it looks like a new beta update is going live for select users that alters the layout of the console’s home screen. A user on Reddit, who said they are enrolled in the beta programme, seemingly received a new update on April 6 with an adjusted home design. As seen in the post above, the main horizontal section of the home screen is now only for games and the Welcome Hub, while the likes of the PlayStation Store, PS Plus, and other media have been moved to a smaller section above and can be navigated with L1 and R1.
As the new layout appears to be much sleeker, the response from fans regarding the redesign has been pretty positive. One user said it “looks neat,” while another said, “Wow, I dig that! Very sleek! Shout out to the design team.” Some even speculated that the new design could be a sign that themes are on the way. This is, by far, the most requested feature that PlayStation 5 users have had since the console launched in 2020. While PlayStation did give fans special PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 themes for the 30th anniversary, many are still begging for further customization options.
One user pointed out that with PlayStation seemingly pulling away from PC ports, the company needs to “entice” users to stay on PS5. Earlier this year, a report from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier claimed that Sony is “backing away” from bringing their first-party titles to PC. The journalist notes that this is largely in relation to single-player games, such as the upcoming Saros and Marvel’s Wolverine, which will be the two biggest PS5 exclusives of the year. Although PlayStation has yet to comment on the matter, Schreier speculates that the company’s PC ports simply weren’t successful enough to continue pursuing.
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For those who do primarily play PlayStation titles on PC, it’s probably the worst possible time to buy a PS5. On March 27, PlayStation confirmed that it would increase the price of PS5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2. This means anybody looking to get their hands on a PS5 or PS5 Pro for the likes of Marvel’s Wolverine, Saros, or even Grand Theft Auto 6, will need to fork out $599.99 for a digital-only PS5, $649.99 for a standard console with disc drive, and $899.99 for a PS5 Pro.
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