PS4 firmware update 3.50 is going to be the next big software release for the leading gaming console and Sony wants your help with it.

 Last September, we put a call out to PS4 owners to test out our next system software update, and since we’re getting close to the release of our next system software update for PS4, we wanted to do it again! 

Starting today, a limited number of beta testers can sign up to get a sneak peek at some of the features making their way PS4. Though signup starts today, the beta program itself will kick off in early March. As with each major firmware update, there is a number of pre-planned enhancements that will be coming to PS4 but Sony also wants to hear back from the community on what they’d like to see.

 We will be monitoring the forums throughout the beta. And while we can’t always implement changes suggested by the community, it’s super valuable for us to hear your feedback to help guide the direction we take. 

After the jump, Sony explains how they’ve minimized the risk for beta testers and where to sign up.

Whether it’s your PS4 or smartphone, beta testing can be fun and risky. That’s because while you might get advanced access to some neat features, with a beta, anything can go wrong and so when installing beta software, you should be aware of the risks. Even then, ideally you should install the beta software on your secondary device, but it your PS4 or smartphone. In this case, Sony is helping take the risk from the beta by allowing you to

 roll back to the previous system software at any time 

Even with such a safeguard, expect hiccups along the way so if you’ve got Destiny clan matches or raids planned for March, this might not be the best idea for you – unless you have another PS4. Those interested in beta testing PS4 firmware update 3.50 can sign up here. It’s also worth noting that when signing up for the beta, you’ll sign an NDA which reads:

You must keep confidential all information relating to the beta software and the beta. You must not discuss the beta with anyone except us and other people taking part in the beta (“Beta Testers”). In particular, you must not discuss the beta with anyone associated with a competing videogame format or publisher, a news or information service (whether television, magazine, newspaper or otherwise) or in any online forum or chat room, other than our official beta forum. Any codes or passwords which give access to beta software or beta forums are personal to you and must not be shared with anyone else.

Discuss:

Will you be signing up for the beta?

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