The PlayStation 5 now supports 1440p, at least for those gamers who have access to the beta software.
While the console has supported 1080p and 4K output from the very beginning, 1440p support is still sought after by gamers who use monitors instead of TVs. After all, it’s a cross between Full HD and 4K and is a popular choice among gamers who also play on PC.
Testers who received the latest PS5 beta software will now see the option to output 1440p video over HDMI as an additional setting when using the console with a compatible monitor.
Obviously, they will be able to fully enjoy the benefits of 1440p rendering if the project they are playing supports this resolution. But if they’re playing a game that supports 4K, they’ll also be able to take advantage of this feature, as the option downsamples the image to output at 1440p, resulting in a sharper image.
However, as noted by VG247, the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) feature, which arrived on the console in April, is only available for 1080p and 2160p resolutions. VRR gives the screen the ability to synchronize its refresh rate with the game’s refresh rate for a smoother display, and so it’s not entirely clear why it’s not available at 1440p.
In addition to 1440p support, the latest beta software also gives users the ability to create game folders in the library. Players can create up to 15 lists with 100 games each. When resuming the game, their current activities will now be displayed prominently at the top of the hub, and there will also be an option to ask party members to share their screens to be able to watch their gameplay.
Sony introduced more experimental features in the new beta and listed them in their blog.
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