They do not need to be in your list of friends because it functions through a sharing link.
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is going to get an intriguing new feature that Sony has just unveiled. This feature is going to make the process of getting people to participate in a multiplayer game much simpler. You will be able to invite individuals into a game even if they are not using the PlayStation app or are not physically present at a console thanks to the new capability. By means of the application, the system generates a link that may be forwarded to any location on the internet. If the recipient clicks on the link, they will be able to immediately begin participating in a multiplayer meeting. It is not even necessary for you to be buddies. Simple and uncomplicated. This is a far more convenient alternative than having to send out a lengthy numerical code (so long, Nintendo).
Which use case scenario is the most evident here? Having met some people online through social media, you are interested in participating in a game as soon as possible, but you do not want to have to exchange usernames with them. According to Sony, you will be able to “start playing together just as soon as possible.” A QR code will also be generated by the tool in addition to the link, which is something that owners of the PlayStation 5 are already aware with when it comes to games that include several players.
There are a few qualifications to this. Because it is exclusive to PlayStation 5 games, this feature won’t be available until later in the year. In addition, Sony cautions that certain games might need to be updated before everything should function without any problems. The majority of PlayStation 5 titles, of course, require a PlayStation Plus subscription in order to use the multiplayer mode, and the cost of these subscriptions increased in the previous year.
Additionally, Sony has created a specialized live widget that can be used for multiplayer invites in Discord. When you share a link over Discord, the widget will instantly refresh to show whether or not a multiplayer session is currently open. This ensures that you will not be forced to enter an empty room and watch tumbleweeds pass by. Similar like the upcoming invite function, the Discord widget is exclusively accessible for titles that are played on the PlayStation 5.
Finally, the business is working on a related tool that will allow users to share their PlayStation Network profile on any messaging or social app by producing a link on the PlayStation app. This tool will function in a manner that is analogous to how the feature that was previously described would function. Later on in this year, this will also be happening.