Newly updated PS App now features a new UI, integrated messages, support for voice chat, and more.
Sony decided it may be a good idea to redesign and update their PlayStation App with their impending release of their new PlayStation 5. Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Planning and Management, issued an announcement on October 28, that the redesign will now enhance consumers gaming experiences on both PS4 and PS5.
The global rollout will begin today through updates on iOS (12.2) or later) and Android (6.0 or later) mobile devices. The PS App will introduce some new features such as voice chat, PS Store integration, and an overall smoother user experience delivered via its new UI and design.
According to Sony’s announcement, here are its key features:
- Updated user interface – The first thing you’ll notice is the sleek new user interface of the redesigned PS App. The new home screen lets you quickly see what your friends are playing and access details about your recently played games, including your Trophy List.
- Messages integration – For a unified experience, the PS Messages app feature will now be integrated in the updated PS App so you can seamlessly message your friends all in one place. As part of this integration, PS Messages will no longer be available as a standalone app. Your existing messages and threads in PS Messages will be carried over to the updated PS App.
- Voice Chat and Party Groups – You can now create party groups from PS App, and voice chat with up to 15 other friends though your mobile phone. Also, a note to fans: the PlayStation team is looking into your feedback around the Parties changes introduced in the PS4 system software update 8.00. There are no updates to share today, but thanks for speaking up about your concerns – we’re listening and evaluating.
- Natively integrated PlayStation Store and remote downloads – The new native PS Store experience enables fast and smooth shopping and browsing, with the ability to remotely download games and add-ons directly to your PS4 and PS5.
- New features for PS5 – When PS5 arrives, you’ll be able to remotely launch games, manage storage on your console if you run out of space while downloading a game, and quickly sign in to PS5 straight from the PS App.
- All the latest PlayStation news – The Explore tab surfaces Official News from game developers and PS Blog content to help you stay up to date with the world of PlayStation.
Consumers in some regions have stated that the update is not available for them. In order to download the PS App you’ll need a PlayStation account. If you haven’t created an account yet, it can be done at this link to sign up.
The App can be download from the App Store and Google Play.
