- A PlayStation 5 UI update is apparently being tested
- A Reddit user noticed a subtle change to their console’s interface and posted a photo
- The changes should make it easier to access the PS Plus and PS Store pages
Sony is reportedly testing a new PlayStation 5 home screen UI that subtly rearranges a few key elements of the interface.
A user of the r/PlayStation subreddit posted an image showing what appears to be a new look for the console. It can be hard to see what’s different at first glance, as all the obvious changes are located at the very top of the screen.
New Playstation Home Screen UI from r/playstation
Instead of the usual games and media tabs, there are a number of icons, including new homes for the PS Plus and PS Store tabs. Since the row is controlled by your controller’s shoulder buttons, this would presumably also make it a bit quicker to access.
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The opinion about the new design seems mostly positive in the thread. “I like a more direct access to the library,” said one commenter. “I would much prefer this setup to the current one,” said another.
“I don’t see what’s different,” wrote one confused.
One Redditor speculated that this is “hopefully a sign of themes to come” — though unfortunately there’s no concrete evidence that this change is in anticipation of the much-requested feature arriving.
Some also pointed out similarities to the interface on the PlayStation 4: ‘Close enough, welcome back PS4.’
It is also not clear how this change will be rolled out. The author of the photograph explained that they are in the PlayStation firmware beta program, but other members don’t seem to have received it. There is a good chance that it is only being tested with a small group of users right now and may become more widespread later.
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