PS5 Update Lets You Turn on Display Names, Adds Trending Now and Top 10 Views, and More
PS5’s September update adds display names and social charts, instantly reshaping player interaction
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The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update went live, moving Community Activity out of beta while adding weekly active player statistics, a voice‑chat feature, enhanced security and default‑enabled PSSR. However, coverage noted that the update still lacked a key Community Activity feature.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What new social features does the PS5 update introduce?
It enables display names, adds Trending Now and Top 10 views, provides weekly active‑player statistics and a built‑in voice‑chat function.
Which security enhancements are included in the update?
The firmware strengthens overall security and activates the PlayStation System Security Reset (PSSR) by default.
What aspect of Community Activity remains unavailable?
The update moves Community Activity out of beta but still omits a key feature that users have been awaiting.
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The firmware patch released on September 16 brings PS5 players a fresh sense of social visibility, letting them turn on display names and glance at Trending Now and Top 10 lists. Eurogamer notes that the Community Activity suite moves out of beta, though it still lacks a long‑awaited feature.
The next question is whether Sony will expand the social layer further or prioritize performance upgrades.
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New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony Actually Added Some New FeaturesGameSpot · 11d ago
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