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A newly discovered patent suggests the PlayStation 5 may include a “save state” feature, allowing players to jump directly into gameplay. The patent, filed in 2018 and recently unearthed, describes a system for “dynamic interfaces for launching direct gameplay.” This functionality would potentially let players save a specific point in a game and access it directly from the console’s home screen.

Imagine playing Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and wanting to take a break. With this potential feature, you could save your exact progress as a “state.” The next time you power up your PS5, you could select this saved state directly from the home screen, bypassing the game’s main menu and load screens.

The PlayStation 5’s high-speed SSD makes this type of instant resume functionality technically feasible. This technology could significantly reduce loading times and streamline the gaming experience.

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It’s important to remember that this is just a patent filing. Companies often patent technologies they may never implement. While this feature sounds promising, there’s no guarantee it will make it into the final PlayStation 5 product.

The PlayStation 5 is scheduled for release later this year, though the exact launch date and price remain unconfirmed. The potential addition of a “save state” feature, however, adds another layer of anticipation for Sony’s next-generation console.

This information originally appeared on Comicbook. https://comicbook.com/gaming/2020/03/29/ps5-playstation-5-gameplay-ui-patent/