It seems thePlayStation 5UI showcase has shown fans more than they expected. One small detail that many people are pointing out was only very subtly included in the showcase. Keen eyes noticed wording that indicates players will be able to suspend multiple games on thePlayStation 5.
The next era for PlayStation already looks impressive. ThePS5 appearance has been debated by fanswho are passionate on both sides, but the inside is what ultimately counts. The PS5 boasts incredible graphics and next gen speed and power. The battle for exclusive titles have typically been in PlayStation’s favor, and at the start of this cycle appears to once again favor Sony’s new console. Now, it seems PlayStation 5 will also come with a feature that was seemingly an Xbox Series X exclusive.
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Keen eyes discovered two small details that speak loudly about a new feature for the PS5. Duringthe new PS5 UI showcase, two games are swapped without any sort of warning appearing on the screen. On the PlayStation 4, swapping to a new game warrants a pop-up that alerts the action will close the previous game. This was not the case this time, seemingly hinting that it won’t be an issue on the console.
The larger and more concrete detail appears in the Power section of the PlayStation 5 menu. The options are the same, with Rest Mode, Turn Off, and Restart. However, the text below the Rest Mode option specifically states that entering the mode would suspend the player’s current games, plural. This is abig change to the PS5that hasn’t appeared in previous PlayStation consoles. Simply put, this means that players can in fact have multiple games running at once, swapping between each as they see fit.
As with any big PlayStation update, there is no guarantee that this feature works perfectly at launch. Players have to remember that some games don’t benefit well from this sort of mechanic. Pausing a match ofCall of Dutyin order toplay theResident Evil 4 Remakewill likely result in a bad match when they return to the game. However, this can work for families who want to share a console or if someone wants to take a break from a horror game and play something light and fun for a bit.
ThisPlayStation update is something fans have wantedfor a while, and it looks like their requests have been heard. If this next generation of gaming really is all about the players, then this is a step in the right direction. While the specs and design are what sell the consoles, it is ultimately the small quality of life changes that keep gamers coming back for years.
