Sony’s new system software updates allow users to create open and closed parties on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Users need to run the same software version…
Why it matters: Sony launched a new PS5 system software into beta to deliver new ways of personalizing your experience, introducing new party options, more accessibility features, and UI enhancements. It also has a new PS4 beta update with open parties and a feature to control the volume of individual party members. Sony’s new system software updates allow users to create open and closed parties on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Users need to run the same software version (currently in beta) to join an open party, but anyone can join a closed party regardless of the software build. At an open party, friends and friends of your friends can freely join it without an invite, but only players invited by the creator can enter a closed one. As part of the added party options, PS5 beta users can better identify who’s speaking in voice chat using the new visual indicators and Share Play straight from the voice chat window. Additionally, PS4 users may individually adjust the voice chat volume of each party member, similar to how PS5 users can.
