Previously only available on-console for PlayStation 4, the PlayStation Tournaments experience on PlayStation 5 has been in beta testing for the past three months, and launches with new features including shorter tournament times, seamless on-console sign-up, easily discoverable tournaments, a new user interface, real-time match updates, and more.
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Over the past three months, we’ve been beta testing the next generation of our on-console competitive experience: PlayStation Tournaments for PlayStation 5.
The new experience streamlines competitive play with shorter tournament times, seamless on-console sign-up, easily discoverable tournaments, all-new user interface, real-time match updates, and more improvements that address common barriers to online competitive play.
Today, we’re thrilled to roll out our first official PlayStation Tournaments for PlayStation 5—featuring Guilty Gear: Strive, NBA 2K23, and FIFA 23* You can now play and compete to win prizes across a range of special events, challenges, leaderboard competitions, and more with our global PlayStation 5 community.
Kicking off with a special launch program
Between December 1 and January 31, you can take part in the PlayStation Tournaments: Win-A-Thon on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. There are lots of exciting prizes on offer, including cash, PlayStation 5 consoles, and new DualSense Edge wireless controllers.
The Win-A-Thon is a leaderboard competition where you can rack up wins and improve your overall ranking while taking part in PlayStation Tournaments.
Succeed in any Win-A-Thon eligible tournament to have that victory count towards your overall ranking on your regional leaderboard. When the results are tallied at the end of January, all players with the most points will win awesome prizes.
The best PlayStation 5 players will take home accessories like the new DualSense Edge wireless controller or Pulse 3D wireless headset, while PlayStation 4 owners could win PlayStation 5 consoles.
Look for the Win-A-Thon badge on a tournament card, sign up, and start your leaderboard climb for a shot at the prize. For a breakdown on prizing and eligibility click here. For more information, see the full rulesets for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
New Features on PlayStation Tournaments for PlayStation 5
Thanks to community feedback, we have introduced some new features that make it quick and easy to take part in tournaments on PlayStation 5, including:
An Easy Discovery Process – Tournaments are easy to find. Scroll to the relevant game on your PS5 home screen and press the down directional button to see a list of upcoming tournaments. Alternatively, view available tournaments by launching the Control Center with a tap of the PS button while playing a supported game.
Sign Up on Console – Signing up is quicker than ever. From the Control Center or Game Hub, simply select an available tournament and press the “Register” button to enter a competition.
Bracket Capping – Tournament length traditionally increases as more players compete. However, we have introduced a new bracket capping feature to ensure a standard duration for every tournament. If the cap is exceeded, multiple brackets will be created for the same tournament—but prizing will remain the same for each.
More Tournaments – Everyone has different schedules. Tournaments will take place more often, and at regular intervals, so more players can find the time to compete.
All-New User Interface – The brand-new tournament user interface utilizes the activity card framework to let you easily view tournament information. Notifications will automatically carry you through the experience, and you’ll be alerted when your next match is starting. The tournament can be launched from the notification, giving you time to train up in-game, or even play other titles between matches.
View Automatic and Real-Time Results – After registering for a tournament, all relevant details can be accessed via the corresponding activity card in the Control Center. Results are automatically displayed and reported as the matches progress. The status of the full tournament bracket is also viewable in the tournament card at any time. (All depicted user-related content is fictitious. Used for demonstration purposes only.)
Exciting Prizing – Anyone eligible can sign up to win prizes, regardless of skill level. Prizes can range from cash, in-game currency, PlayStation consoles or accessories, experiences, and even special collectibles received just for taking part.
Introducing a New Discord Community Hub
PlayStation Tournaments on PlayStation 5 will also coincide with the launch of a new PlayStation Tournaments Discord server. Players will be able to connect here to engage more deeply with the PlayStation competitive community. In this destination, we’ll host interviews and play sessions with major figures in the esports community alongside other special content. Here you’ll find regular updates on esports events, articles, videos, and gaming news.
So Much More in the New PlayStation Tournaments
PlayStation Tournaments on PlayStation 5 will create more meaningful and frictionless competitive gaming experiences for players of all skill levels. We can’t wait for you to sign up, play, compete, and engage with the community across lots of fantastic games from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners.
