Sony's new PS5 update includes improved audio and screen sharing for the DualSense

Sony is Rolling out A new PS5 update improves the DualSense controllers' speakers and microphone, adds emoji indicators and reactions to the Screen Share feature, and includes the ability to adjust the brightness of the PS5's power indicator. The update was first made available to testers last month and is rolling out globally to all PS5 owners today.

Sony is updating the firmware on the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers as part of this update to improve the output of in-game sounds and voice chat. The microphones on both controllers have also been improved thanks to a new machine learning model that cancels out background noise such as button presses.

The PS5's screen sharing function is also getting cursors and emoji reactions, allowing friends to draw a marking line on a shared screen to highlight areas or objects. Viewers can also send emoji reactions to the screen sharing host, which is perfect if you want to celebrate completing a boss. You'll be able to disable these indicators and emojis if they're a little distracting. An update to the PlayStation mobile app will also be coming later this month to allow iOS and Android users to use these new Share Screen interactions.

Sony is also allowing PS5 owners to adjust the brightness of the PS5's power indicator as part of this update. You can choose from three new options: Dim, Medium, and Bright (default). However, you will not be able to completely disable the power indicator.