Variable refresh charge (VRR) is coming to the PlayStation 5 within the “coming months,” Sony announced. If you’ve an HDMI 2.1-compatible TV or PC monitor, it can dynamically sync the refresh charge of the show to the PS5 console’s graphical output, Sony defined in a weblog put up. The characteristic is lengthy overdue, as VRR has been obtainable on the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles since they debuted. 

As you are little question conscious, VRR helps decrease visible artifacts like display tearing. “Gameplay in many PS5 titles feels smoother as scenes render instantly, graphics look crisper, and input lag is reduced,” Sony defined. “Previously released PS5 games can be fully optimized for VRR through a game patch and future games may include VRR support at launch.”

You’ll additionally be capable of apply VRR to PS5 video games that do not assist it, one thing that “may improve video quality for some games,” Sony mentioned. The outcomes could fluctuate relying on the TV and recreation you are taking part in, it added.

Sony solely recently unlocked VRR on its HDMI 2.1-equipped TVs within the US and Europe. The PS5 presents 4K at 120Hz, nevertheless it’s arguably not as properly carried out because the Xbox Series X/S consoles. 

Sony did not specify a precise date for the VRR patch, however will share extra particulars because the characteristic will get nearer to launch. In the meantime, the newest PS5 launch features a few different new options. That consists of the power to check drive a Voice Command characteristic that allows you to management media playback or discover open video games, apps and settings; be a part of open or closed events by way of the PS App; and allow a darkish mode on PS Remote Play. All of these are rolling out later right now.