If you’ve ever struggled to figure out just exactly why you’re not doing well in a video game, you’re in luck. Sony recently filed a new coaching patent that aims to train players in the video game they are playing. Specifically, the patent describes graphical overlays, audio cues, and instant replays that users can access during gameplay, which may help PS5 gamers improve their skills.
How the Sony PS5 patent could work
While all of the above isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, the patent does mention some more unique features. Notably, the program would decide to offer advice automatically based on past user performance. The patent states:
The method includes identifying a gameplay event during gameplay by a user. The gameplay event is tagged as falling below a skill threshold. The method further includes generating a recording for a window of time for the gameplay even and processing game telemtery fro the recording of the gameplay event.
Put simply, if a player dies while playing the game, the game would offer advice and special features to help. One example, similar to a killcam in games like Call of Duty, would allow players to watch a recording of their death in-game to identify points of improvement.
Additionally, the patent shows that the game may offer tips such as “Jump Now!” or “Start building a wall now!” during certain parts of the replay. Fortunately, Sony also notes that users can choose whether or not they want to use the coaching program.
The filed patent doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll be getting the coaching features any time soon, though. Sony has previously filed some odd patents for mobile gaming peripherals. Others, like the PS5 faceplate patent, have later become real products.
In other news, it was recently revealed that DriveClub 2 isn’t being planned, though its developer is working on a new non-racing game. Death Stranding Director’s Cut is also reportedly heading to PC, with it set to look even better than its PS5 counterpart.
[Source: OPAttack]
