New PS5 Update Introduces Exciting Widget Feature

You know how sometimes stuff just pops up on your PS5 and you’re like, “Wait, when did that happen?” Well, there’s this new feature update rolling out — but only to some folks right now — and it’s doing just that. And I’ve got to say, it’s kinda neat if you’re into that sort of thing. Anyway, it’s this widget thingy on the Welcome Hub. Just a card, but one chock-full of stats and info on games you’ve been playing. I guess it’s really helpful? Maybe. Or just another distraction. Who knows.

So, apparently, this update is in beta. And no, that doesn’t mean everyone gets it — yet. I stumbled across some screenshots from folks who got it early. You ever get jealous of beta testers? Anyway—focus, focus—I saw what it does. Here’s the scoop: it shows your game progress by percentage, which makes me oddly competitive. Like, do I really want to know I’m only 20% through a game I thought I was crushing?

It also spills the beans on trophies, even the rare ones. I’ve got a love-hate relationship with trophies. The app keeps track of how much time you’ve spent gaming, though Sony’s track record with this isn’t the best. Fingers crossed they finally nail it — or not. Honestly, if I see I’ve sunk 100 hours into a game when I should have been, I don’t know, washing dishes or something? Not sure I’m ready for that truth bomb.

Oh, and it says which friends are playing the same game. Not sure if that’s good or just awkward, when you realize how much better they are.

You also get numbers on in-game screenshots. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an accidental trophy screenshot cluttering storage space? PSA: If you hate that, just turn it off.

At the end of the day, it’s a mishmash of info that used to be buried in the UI, now served on a silver platter. Not too shabby. No downloads needed for this magic trick — it poofs into existence within the Welcome Hub. But when’s it happening? Beats me. Keeps life interesting, right?