The big 7.0 update for PS5 has officially begun rolling out to users, with the headline feature being Discord support. Originally tested in beta, Discord’s integration into PS5 consoles will allow for voice chats across hardware platforms and Share Screen functionality.
One of the other new features in the update is VRR support at 1440p resolution, which will allow for smoother visual performance when using a VRR-compatible HDMI 2.1 display at that resolution if a game supports VRR. A “join game” icon in Party Chats, a “friends who play” tile so you can see which games are active in your social circle, and the option to manually upload game captures to the PlayStation App are also included in the update.
Other smaller quality-of-life features include easier PS4-to-PS5 saved data migration options, PS5-to-PS5 data transfer, screen reader improvements, and wireless device updates for the DualSense controller. Interestingly, a limited release of a new game capture feature is being rolled out in the US and UK. For users in those territories, they’ll be able to use voice commands to save clips of their gameplay.