Game Help on PS5 consoles

How to use Game Help on PS5 consoles

Find out how to access Playstation®Plus Game Help on PlayStation®5 consoles and which games support the feature. 

How to access Game Help on PS5™ consoles

  1. While in your game, press the PS button to go to the control center.
    The card of your current game activity appears on the left. When Game Help is available, you’ll see Hints inside on the card.
  2. Select the card marked with Hints inside.
    A list of objectives appears. Game Help is available for objectives marked with Game Help.
  3. Select the objective you want help with.
    A hint appears on the card. When the hint contains a video, select Play on the video to start it.
  4. Press the PS button to return to your game.

What is PlayStation Plus Game Help?

Having trouble progressing through a game on your PlayStation®5 console and need a little help? Depending on where you are or what you are doing in the game, there may be hints, tips, or walkthrough videos from developers available to help you. 

Please note, PS5 console Game Help is only available to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

  • Game Help Notifications will appear when you begin playing a game that supports Game Help. 

Tips for using Game Help on PS5 consoles

  • Multiple hints can be accessed by pressing R1/L1 to go to the next hint.
  • If you want to play your game while referring to the guide, try using Pin to Side. 
  • Select Multitasking from the Game Help screen. To stop using Pin to Side or to change its position, select Multitasking to see a menu of options.
  • Press the options button to access closed captions, audio settings, and multitasking options for certain kinds of Game Help.
  • If you see Game Help appear on the trophies detail screen, you can get hints for earning trophies. 

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