PS5 Begins Testing Player Count Display on Welcome Hub
The test adds a social discovery layer to the PS5 dashboard, letting players see which games are active without leaving the home screen.
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Sony has started testing a new feature for the PS5 that shows player counts for popular games. 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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