PlayStation Network simplifies multiplayer session joining with shareable links

Building upon its commitment to fostering a vibrant online gaming community, PlayStation announces a forthcoming update to PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation App. This update will introduce the ability to generate shareable links for ongoing multiplayer sessions. These links can be disseminated through any messaging or social media platform, enabling recipients to seamlessly join the session without requiring a prior PlayStation Network friendship.

This functionality is designed to streamline the process of connecting with other players and expand the opportunities for online collaboration and competition within the PlayStation ecosystem.

In the coming months, PS5 console and PlayStation App users will gain the ability to generate shareable links for ongoing multiplayer sessions. These links can be shared through any messaging or social media platform, allowing recipients to join the session directly without requiring a prior PlayStation Network friendship. This streamlines the process of connecting with new players, fostering opportunities for collaboration and competition within the PlayStation ecosystem.

PS5 players have the option to distribute multiplayer session invitations across various social platforms using the PlayStation App or by scanning a QR code on their console.

This functionality is intended to enhance existing methods of accessing sessions within PS5 games and remains consistent across all supported PS5 titles. Given the novelty of this technology, a minor fraction of PS5 games may necessitate updates to ensure seamless session access.

Furthermore, have introduced a distinctive widget for PS5 session invites shared via Discord. This widget dynamically refreshes to display the real-time multiplayer session status, providing users with information on the session's activity status prior to joining.

In the coming months, an additional feature will be introduced, allowing users to share their or another player's PlayStation Network profile on any messaging or social application. This can be done by generating a link from the PlayStation App, the PS5 console, or the web profile on PlayStation.com.

In the coming months, an additional feature will be introduced, allowing users to share their or another player's PlayStation Network profile on any messaging or social application. This can be done by generating a link from the PlayStation App, the PS5 console, or the web profile on PlayStation.com.