Sony PlayStation 5 update features auto low latency mode

Sony has released a system software update for the PlayStation 5, and it adds auto low latency mode. It also makes some tweaks to the way that online parties work.

The new update, majestically entitled “22.01-05.50.00,” adds the following changes:

• If you’re using a TV that supports ALLM (auto low latency mode), you can adjust ALLM settings in Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > ALLM.

There are other options, as well:

• If you select Automatic, your TV will automatically switch to low-latency mode while playing games.
• If you select Off, ALLM won’t be enabled, except during VRR (variable refresh rate) output.
• This system software update improves system performance.

Elsewhere Sony has made a number of tweaks to the console’s online functionality:

• Voice chats are now called parties.
• For easier access, we’ve divided Game Base into three tabs: [Friends], [Parties], and [Messages].
• Now when you start a party, you can select either an open party or a closed party.
  An open party lets your friends join without an invite. Friends of party members can also join.
  A closed party is only for players you invite.
• From the Game Base control menu and cards, you can now do the following:
  View all your friends under the [Friends] tab in the control menu.
  Start Share Play directly from the voice chat card. You no longer need to start Share Screen to use Share Play.
  Add a player to a group, or create a new group directly from the messages card. You can also send video clips, images, quick messages and view a group’s shared media from this card.
• Now when someone in a party is sharing their screen, you’ll see the on-air icon. You can check this in the [Parties] tab.
• The player search feature and friend requests are now under the [Friends] tab.
• We’ve made it easier to decline friend requests by adding a [Decline] button to your friend request list.

Plus, there are plenty more changes. Check out the full list here.