The closed beta of PS4 Firmware v5.50 has kicked off and few of the new features coming to the PS4 has been revealed. This major update adds a significant number of new features and improvements, including Play Time Management, an improved Library and Quick Menu updates.
Sony has begun sending out invites to join the PS4 Firmware 5.00 beta today. If you’re lucky enough to be chosen, you’ll receive an email (like the below) with instructions on where to get your PSN Code to activate the beta. Sony is also giving out two extra codes, which you can share with friends.
Invites for the closed beta for Everybody’s Golf on the PS4 have started to go out to those who applied to take part. The closed beta itself begins tomorrow, Friday 26th May 2017 from 7:00am BST, through to Monday, 29th May until 8:00am BST.
Sony has revealed that Gran Turismo Sport will be getting a closed beta in Europe, starting this Saturday, 15th April 2017 from 14:00 BST. Races in the beta will run at fixed times, which are different for the weekend and weekdays. You can sign-up for the beta here.
The full changelog for PS4 Firmware v4.50 has been leaked, revealing more details about the upcoming firmware update. The changelog reveals that a USB 3.0 HDD must be used to make use of the external HDD feature introduced in this firmware update. Other changes include posting of animated GIFs, changes to the Notification system so all notifications appear in a single list, and changes to make creating sub-account much easier.
Ubisoft have opened up registrations for the Ghost Recon: Wildlands closed beta, which will be taking place from 3rd February to 6th February. You can head over to the Ghost Recon site and sign-up for a invite. If you are lucky enough to get selected, you’ll receive an email with your confirmation.
Sony is working on the next major firmware update for the PS4, and it looking to enlist some helpful gamers to help beta test it before it launches. The features of the upcoming firmware haven’t been revealed yet, but you can sign-up for the beta here. Chosen testers will get advanced access to new features and improvements to the PS4, although it may not be in a stable state.
Hitman is due for release on 11th March 2016, but those eager to try out the game ahead of launch can take part in a new, limited beta. This is on top of the beta that took place on the PS4 two weeks ago. All PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and play the Hitman beta from 4th March 2016, but it will only be available that weekend.
Sony and Naughty Dog has announced that the Uncharted 4 multiplayer beta will begin this Friday, 4th December from 17:00 GMT, and will run until 13th December 2015. Entry into the beta is exclusively for those that purchased the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection on the PS4.
Naughty Dog has announced that the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End multiplayer will occur from December 4th until December 13th. However, to get access you’ll need to own the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection as well have an active PlayStation Plus membership. Details about the actual beta, game modes or maps have not been revealed yet.
