Head ups, PlayStation 4 owners: Sony just opened beta signups for its next major PS4 system software update, version 5.5.
If you're interested in gaining access to new PS4 features before they're officially released, this is your chance. Sony expects to launch the preview next month but hasn't yet offered up an exact date or any details about the new features users can expect. Interested gamers can sign up any time between today and the start of the beta.
The beta is open to users in North America, Europe, and Japan; you must be at least 18 years old to participate. In the past, Canadian users weren't included, but that's changing.
"Good news for Canadian folks – beginning this beta, PS4 owners in Canada are also able to register for the beta testing," Sony Interactive's Senior Product Marketing Manager Brian Dunn wrote in a blog post.
To sign up, you'll need a PS4 with an internet connection and a PSN account. Keep in mind that completing the enrollment form doesn't guarantee your spot in the beta. If you're selected, Sony will email you with instructions on how to download the beta. You can always roll back to the previous system software if something goes wrong.
Beta testers for the last major update, version 5.0, previewed features like Family on PSN, friend list management, message improvements, and more.
This time around, Sony is also offering gamers the option to be added to future betas automatically without having to register again. Those who choose to do so will receive an "exclusive PSN avatar," Dunn wrote.
"We'll be back soon with an update on the features you can expect in the beta," he added. "Many thanks to everyone signing up — especially our returning beta testers! Your feedback helps us make the system software update even better."