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Sony Revolutionizes PS5 Gaming with Easy Multiplayer Access

Sony said it will update the PS5 and PlayStation App to invite someone to its multiplayer game via a link that can be shared via chat or any social media service.

This feature will help others join PS5 multiplayer sessions even if they are not already friends on the PlayStation Network (PSN). The app will make the link direct, while the console itself will display a QR code that you can scan with your phone.

This should continue to work for supported PS5 games. Sony warned that a “small percentage” of titles may need to be updated for the installation process to work properly. In Discord, you will get a widget that shows you how many people are already in a given session.

PS5 multiplayer link sharing will be available “in the coming months,” Sony said. At the same time, the company is also prepping an option to share your PSN profile as a link. You can choose it on the web through the PlayStation App, PS5, or PlayStation.com.

The move should reduce friction in the early stages of online play. You can play with new friends so easily, or bring in unwanted guests without committing to a PSN connection.

For Sony, the benefits are clear. The more players enjoy playing and joining PS5 multiplayer games, the more likely they are to subscribe to the PSN and stick with the console. That won’t lure players into Xbox or Switch.

According to the announcement, Discord will also have a custom live widget that shows whether and how much of the game is still active. The company says that a “small percentage” of PS5 games may need to be updated to ensure the link works properly.

Conclusion: Sony’s introduction of accessible multiplayer access for the PS5 represents a major step forward in the evolution of online gaming. With a user-friendly interface and seamless operation, this product is set to redefine the way players interact with each other in the virtual world, and with time another multi-player game has emerged.