A New PS5 Beta Update Brings VRR Support For 1440p, Discord Voice Chat, Data Transfer And More

Yesterday, Sony released a beta update for the PS5 to select gamers in six countries, including several features that fans had requested, such as support for Discord voice chat and variable refresh rates (VRR) for 1440p resolution. They are also making a number of improvements to the social, UX, and accessibility features.

According to the PlayStation Blog, invited beta participants from the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany, and France will be able to try the new update before everyone else.

The biggest update is probably the integration of Discord into PS5. Players can talk to their friends and family via Discord voice chat even when they are on another gaming platforms.