Imagine getting home from work, excited to play your favourite game, only to face a long annoying update screen. Frustrating, right? Its such a killjoy! Many PS5 users have kept this feature toggled off but still endured these waits.
Some PS5 gamers have yet to learn that this is a switch that can be enabled, and therefore, they have to put up with these lags. The good news? You can fix this in seconds.
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The hidden setting that is of interest here is Automatic Updates. If you leave your PS5 in Rest Mode, enabling this feature helps your games download updates in the background so you’re always prepared. When you watch your favourite series or even play another game, the system hums along in the background, updating things.
Here’s how to switch it on:
To access this, go to the Settings of your system on your PS5.
Select System > Power saving > Features available in rest mode.
Provide Stay Connected to the Internet.
Then turn on the switch to Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Automatic Updates>.
In this way, your console will obtain updates for games and applications in the background, and thus, you will avoid uncomfortable interruptions. However, if you have your console shut down when you’re not playing it, this feature will not function. That sounds like it’s designed for people who use rest mode.
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Why rest mode is key?
Automatic updates are best when your console is in rest mode. Compared to the full power-down mode, rest mode partially powers your PS5, enabling downloading and updating to continue in the background.
But if you are one of those gamers who completely shut down their console, you will not experience the benefits of this feature much. This is very simple for those who keep their PS5 console in the rest mode, especially those who are heavily into video games. It reduces lag and response time, thus allowing a user to immerse himself/herself easily into his/her games.
Next time you want to sit back and enjoy a new book or a familiar title, you will be pleased to have made this small tweak. Switch it on and forget about receiving unwanted updates at the most inconvenient time.