A new update for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is testing a new dashboard design. Many PS5 owners are seeing this updated look after joining the PlayStation 5 beta program.
The new dashboard groups system icons in a cleaner way, making it look less busy. A user on Reddit first mentioned seeing the new design, and many others confirmed it on social media. This change seems to excite fans because it might lead to the return of themes, which were popular on the PS4.
Some users expressed their hopes for themes. One wrote, “I see standardized icons all in a row,” while another asked if this meant themes would come back. Fans feel that offering themes would improve the gaming experience.
Last month, Sony raised the PS5 price for the second time in a year due to economic pressures. This price increase started on April 2, 2026, affecting the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. Sony said that the rise was necessary to continue providing high-quality gaming. Fans wonder if this money will go towards the return of themes.
Sony usually tests updates with a small group of users before a wider release. The company has not commented on this recent update, but more information may come soon.
