Sony is reportedly testing a subtle PS5 UI update — 'Welcome back PS4'

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  • A PlayStation 5 UI update is seemingly 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 important elements of the interface.

A user of the r/PlayStation subreddit posted a photo showing off what seems to be a new look for the console. It might be hard to see what's different at first glance, as all of the obvious changes are located at the very top of the screen.

New Playstation Home Screen UI from r/playstation

Rather than the usual games and media tabs, there's a row of icons including new homes for the PS Plus and PS Store tabs. As the row is controlled by your controller's shoulder buttons, this would presumably make it a little quicker to access either.

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Opinion on 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 set up to the current one," agreed another.

"I can't tell what's different," one posted in confusion.

One Redditor speculated that this is "hopefully a sign that themes are coming" - though sadly, there is no concrete evidence that this change is in anticipation of the highly requested feature arriving.

Some also pointed out similarities with the interface of the PlayStation 4: 'Close enough, welcome back PS4.'

It's also not clear how this change is being rolled out. The author of the photograph explained that they are in the PlayStation firmware beta program, but other members seem not to have received it. There's a good chance that it is only being tested with a small group of users right now and may become more widely available later.

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Dashiell Wood
Dashiell Wood
Gaming Editor

Dash is an experienced tech journalist who specializes in video games, electronic entertainment products, and the wider industry that surrounds them. He currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, leading our review, preview, feature, and news coverage of the latest and greatest releases.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine UK) and has written articles for many of the UK's other biggest gaming magazines including the likes of Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX.

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