PlayStation Australia is excited to announce a new State of Play broadcast streaming tomorrow, Friday, 15 September at 7 AM AEST.
Tomorrow’s broadcast will focus on updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles. From indie and PS VR2 highlights, to major upcoming titles from our third-party partners, our latest show has something for everyone!
PlayStation Australia’s vision is to be the best place to play, and publish, great games, and because there are thousands of developers and publishers all around the world constantly making great games, the PlayStation team has their work cut out for them.
It all begins Friday, 15 September at 7 AM AEST on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
PlayStation Australia has an exciting wave of upcoming game releases in the lead up to Christmas, PlayStation is pleased to roll out an all-new PS5 system software update globally that will give players all new options.
Thanks to support from PlayStation’s beta participants, this update includes a number of features from the latest PS5 beta, including:
- New accessibility features, such as using a second DualSense controller for assistance
- New audio options that allow 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech to be enjoyed on compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices
- New ways to connect with other players and customise your multiplayer sessions
- Support for larger-capacity M.2 SSDs (up to 8TB).
Additionally, PlayStation are also introducing new features like support for PS Remote Play on more Android devices alongside some new enhancements coming to PS App in the coming weeks. See below for the highlights:
PS Remote Play support on additional Android devices
Starting today, the PS Remote Play app will be available on devices running Android TV OS 12, these include Chromecast with Google TV (4K model) and BRAVIA XR A95L model. To use Remote Play on these devices, search for the PS Remote Play app on your Android device to download and install the app.
New PS App enhancements
Later this month, PlayStation will gradually roll out some new features for PS App globally, on iOS and Android. Just like the PS5 console updates, players will be able to react to messages with emojis and see a preview of someone’s Share Screen before joining the party on PS App.
New accessibility features
Players can now assign a second controller to one account as an assist controller, and use two controllers to operate your PS5 console as if you were using a single controller. This feature introduces a new way for players to enjoy games collaboratively with others or help a friend or child navigate a particularly challenging section of a game.
Players also now have the option to turn on haptic feedback effects while navigating their PS5 with their DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, or PS VR2 Sense controller. When enabled, system sound effects for certain events will also be reflected physically through haptics, such as moving focus, reaching the end limit of a scrollable section, checking a box, or when receiving a notification or starting up a game. This optional feature enhances immersion and is particularly useful for players with some level of sight or hearing disability, who appreciate the additional feedback on their inputs.
Social feature enhancements
Players can now invite a player into a closed party without automatically adding the player into the group or creating a new group. Additionally, players can now send open or closed party invitations to groups instead of only individual players.
When someone’s sharing their screen in a party that players can join, players will now see a preview image of their Share Screen, even before they enter the party.
Players can now easily see which of their friends are in an activity they can join under the ‘Friends’ tab. The Joinable icon will be displayed next to friends who are playing a game they can join. Players can join a friend’s game directly by pressing the options button and selecting ‘Join Game’, or by selecting the ‘Join’ button on their profile card.
Other additions include, seeing how many tournaments players have entered and the highest place achieved, reacting to messages with emojis, searching for games in library, Game Help improvements, and the ability to mute or adjust the volume of the PS5’s beep sound when turning it on or off.
To see more details on the upcoming State of Play event, head to the PlayStation Blog.
To see the full list of the new updates, head to the PlayStation Blog.
For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
