Sony tests redesigned PS5 home menu in beta

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Beta testers for the PlayStation 5 have shared screenshots of a new dashboard layout, moving key apps to a top row for easier access. The update allows navigation between sections using the L1 and R1 buttons. Sony has not yet confirmed the changes.

A participant in the PS5 beta program discovered the updated home menu upon booting their console. The redesign shifts the PSN Store, media apps, and PS Plus management to an upper area of the dashboard. Users can switch between these elements using the L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, simplifying navigation from the main interface.

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