TechGamingGaming ConsolesSony announces major free PS5 update, including VRR support to improve graphicsVRR or Variable Refresh Rate is planned for the coming monthsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingGaming ConsolesSony announces major free PS5 update, including VRR support to improve graphicsVRR or Variable Refresh Rate is planned for the coming monthsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
VRR or Variable Refresh Rate is planned for the coming months
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Sonyhas revealed that its latest software update for thePlayStation 5andPlayStation 4is now rolling out globally, with a major graphical update set for the next-gen games console.
Over the coming months, Sony is set to introduceVariable Refresh Rate(VRR), a function that adjusts how often your screen refreshes the image to match the frame rate of your PS5 console. This, in theory, should boost the graphical performance of all PS5 games that utilise it.
PS5 games that have already been released for the console can be optimised for VRR through a game patch, while any future titles can include the technical upgrade at launch.Horizon Forbidden Westis already one of the best looking games out there, so I’d love to see the difference with VRR added on top of it. Hopefully, Guerrilla Games will add the option shortly.
More details are expected to be revealed about the feature closer to its release.
“On HDMI 2.1-compatible TVs and PC monitors, VRR dynamically syncs the refresh rate of the display to the PS5 console’s graphical output,” said Sony senior vice president of platform experience Hideaki Nishino (via ablog post).
Nishino added: “Please note that results may vary depending on the TV you’re using and game you’re playing. As we get closer to the feature’s release, we’ll share more details, including some of the games that will enable VRR support through a game patch.”
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Aside from this, Sony has confirmed a number of other features that are available on PS5 from today. The first of which is the ability to join Open and Closed Parties (PS4 included too), as well as UI enhancements to Game Base (a hangout space for those with PSN) and Trophy cards. Furthermore, accessibility features for headphones that use mono audio have been added.
Those in the UK and US can now also begin to test Voice Commands (something the Xbox has had for some time). Players can open games, apps or settings and control media playback using their voice.
Finally, thePlayStationApp on mobile has seen the same Open and Closed Parties add-on installed, alongside updating the Game Base UI, which is said to make it easier to message with friends. Meanwhile, the PS Remote Play App has added a new “dark mode” and new Screen Reader languages acrossiOSandAndroid. This includes Finnish, Greek, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Thai and Chinese (traditional and simplified).
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