Sony to launch new PS5 feature later this year

The new feature aims to simplify the process of sharing gameplay tips and tricks by allowing players to automatically create clips that can assist others in their gaming endeavours.

Sony to launch a new feature later for its PS5 soon. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Sony is set to launch a new ‘Community Game Help’ feature for PlayStation 5 (PS5) users later this year, first reported by The Verge on Tuesday.

This innovative feature aims to simplify the process of sharing gameplay tips and tricks by allowing players to automatically create clips that can assist others in their gaming endeavours.

The concept is straightforward yet powerful. PS5 players can opt-in to have their console automatically capture a game clip when they achieve a notable milestone or complete an activity in supported titles. These clips are then reviewed by moderators. If approved, they are published as Game Help hints for other PlayStation players to watch, learn from, and rate.

Players can use these clips to aid in completing trophies or discovering hidden items within a game, eliminating the need to scour YouTube for assistance.

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It’s worth noting that these video clips are automatically removed from a user’s PS5 console once they’re uploaded to Sony’s servers. Additionally, no audio from a webcam, microphone, or party chat is included in the clips. Users will receive a notification on their PS5 if their clip is approved and published as a Game Help hint.

Meditz also mentioned that Community Game Help will initially be available in select games, with plans to expand to as many titles as possible in the future.