Sony Interactive Entertainment has dropped off the first details on PlayStation Tournaments on PS5, which expands on the previous PS4 iteration of the service that launched back in 2016.
According to the official PlayStation website, PS5 Tournaments will “remove common barriers in the tournament experience” in order to bring players competitions that are overall “smoother and more meaningful.”
To kick things off, Sony will host a public beta for the PlayStation Tournaments on PS5 in select countries in the coming weeks.
Sony further added that PS5 Tournaments will include new features and improvements, which will ensure players have an easier time of locating and joining competitions.
Here’s a lowdown of what to expect from PlayStation Tournaments on PS5:
Easily discoverable tournaments: Tournaments will be reachable from familiar places like the PS5 Control Center and Game Hub, making it simple to find the competitions you want to join. You can access tournaments by launching the Control Center with the PS button while an eligible game is open.
Seamless on-console signup: Registration can be done quickly and easily, straight from the PS5 console.*
Shorter tournament times: Bracket capping is a new mechanic we’re bringing to PlayStation Tournaments. Traditionally, tournament length increases when more participants compete. To minimise this effect, bracket size will be capped to ensure a standard duration for every tournament. If a cap is exceeded, multiple independent brackets will be created for the same tournament.
Higher tournament frequency: Tournaments will be offered at more often and regular intervals, so players with different schedules can find a more convenient time to compete.*
All-new UI: PlayStation Tournaments on PS5 comes with a brand-new UI built into the action card framework. You can pull up your bracket and other information about the tournament through the Control Center, even while playing a game. The interface creates a smoother tournament experience from start to finish, with the information you need right at your fingertips.
Real-time match results and automatic reporting: Match results are instantly displayed and automatically reported as you progress through the bracket, and you can see the status of the entire bracket at any time.