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Sony appears to be experimenting with a new feature on the PlayStation Store that would allow users to write reviews for games they have played on the platform. This potential addition is an extension of the current rating system, which provides a numerical average based on a five-star scale but lacks detailed feedback from players.
The new feature, still in testing, might soon enable PS5 users to provide written reviews. Some players have reported receiving emails prompting them to review games they’ve played, such as Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This suggests that Sony could be preparing to roll out this feature more broadly in the future.
According to a Reddit user, who shared an image of a review prompt for Helldivers 2, Sony seems to be enlisting fans to test this feature. Others have confirmed receiving similar invitations, which indicate that the feature might be in its early stages. However, there is speculation that the review invites are distributed based on playtime rather than game format, as some players with physical copies of games have reported being unable to write reviews.
Interestingly, the feature is not limited to new releases or PS Store-exclusive games. One player even mentioned receiving an invite to review the PS5 version of Fortnite. This suggests that Sony’s testing could involve a range of games and platforms.
Sony’s move to incorporate written reviews follows a model similar to Steam, which allows users to leave detailed feedback and reviews. This could potentially enhance the PlayStation Store’s digital shopping experience by providing more nuanced insights into games beyond just star ratings.
While the feature currently requires an invitation from Sony and is not yet available on a mass scale, there is significant interest from the community. Fans see the potential benefits of written reviews in helping consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.
There is no official timeline for when this feature might be fully released or if it will extend to disc-based games. For now, PlayStation users will need to wait for further updates from Sony regarding the rollout of this new review capability.