PS5 Begins Testing Player Count Display on Welcome Hub
Sony has started testing a new feature for the PS5 that shows player counts for popular games.
1 source May 19
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
Why it matters
The test adds a social discovery layer to the PS5 dashboard, letting players see which games are active without leaving the home screen.
Key Facts
- Sony is testing a new PS5 Welcome Hub feature that adds 'Most Played Games in the Past Week' and 'Trending Games' sections.
- The sections display the number of players for each title, providing a live snapshot of community activity.
- The feature is currently in a testing phase and is not visible to all users.
- It is unclear when or if Sony will roll out the feature broadly.
The Welcome Hub now includes sections for 'Most Played Games in the Past Week' and 'Trending Games,' giving users a live look at what the community is playing.
Sony is testing a new PS5 feature that puts player counts front and center. The Welcome Hub now includes two new sections: 'Most Played Games in the Past Week' and 'Trending Games.' The sections display the number of players for each title, giving a live snapshot of what the community is playing.
The feature is currently in a testing phase, meaning not all users will see it yet. It is not clear when or if Sony will roll it out broadly. The change adds a social discovery element to the dashboard, letting players see which games are active without opening a store page or third-party site.
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