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PS5 How To Leave Voice Chat

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The PlayStation 5 is packed full of great features and functionality. And while many are still finding the console hard to come by, it’s slowly making its way into the hands of more players. But that also means more people are wondering how to use it properly. One feature that Sony has tinkered with over the last couple of years is Voice Chat. On PS5, dropping in and out isn’t quite as straightforward as it once was on PS4. This can be frustrating if you’re done playing with your pals and just want some time to yourself. So, allow us to explain how to leave Voice Chat on PS5…

How to leave Voice Chat on PS5

This is how to leave Voice Chat on PS5. Press the PS button on your DualSense controller. Go to ‘Game Base’, then select ‘Parties’. Find the Party with the active Voice Chat you want to leave and press X. Select the ‘View Voice Chat’ headset icon. Then choose the ‘Leave Voice Chat’ option (the open door with an arrow). And that’s it – you’ve left the Voice Chat.

Screenshot showing how to leave Voice Chat on PS5.
The ‘Leave Voice Chat’ option.

How to leave a Party on PS5

You may want to leave a Party altogether. This is how to leave a Party on PS5. Press the PS button on your DualSense controller. Select ‘Game Base’, then select ‘Parties’. Navigate to the Party you want to leave and select it by pressing X. Select the three dots option (‘More’) and choose ‘Leave Party’. You will be asked if you want to continue – select ‘Yes’. Alternatively, from the ‘Parties’ menu you can simply press the ‘Options’ button when highlighting a Party and select ‘Leave Party’.

As you can see, neither is complicated or hard to remember. And once you’ve done it a few times, you’ll remember the steps quickly and easily.

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Joe Harby

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