How to Hide Games on PlayStation 5: Organize Your Library

If you’re a PlayStation 5 owner with an extensive library of games, you might have faced the frustrating experience of struggling to find the game you want to play amid a bloated collection. Even if you don’t have an overwhelming number of games, there could still be specific titles you prefer to keep out of sight for various reasons. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of hiding games in your PS5 library and later unhiding them when needed.

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How to Hide Games on Your PlayStation 5

Before you proceed, ensure that your PS5 is connected to the internet, allowing access to your entire PSN library. Once connected, follow these steps to hide games:

1. Go to your Game Library – You can find it as the last option in the Games section of the dashboard.
2. Access the Your Collection screen – Press R1 on your controller to access this screen.
3. Choose the game you want to hide – Highlight the game and press the Options button on your controller.
4. Hide the game – In the menu that appears, select “Hide” or “Hide All Items” if the title has additional download options, such as a PS4 and PS5 version or a digital soundtrack.

Hiding games can be a great way to focus on the titles you genuinely want to play, especially if you’re dealing with an overwhelming backlog of games. If you want to take your library organization to the next level, consider creating Gamelists on your PlayStation 5.

How to Unhide Games on Your PlayStation 5

Should you decide to display the hidden games again in your library, the process of unhiding them is straightforward, but again, make sure your PS5 is connected to the internet. Follow these steps:

1. Go to your Game Library from the PS5’s dashboard.
2. Access the Your Collection screen – Press R1 on your controller to reach this screen.
3. Sort and Filter the games – Press the Left button on your controller until you can select the Sort and Filter option.
4. Show hidden games – Press X to bring up the sorting menu and then press X again on the Hidden Items toggle to only display the games you’ve hidden.
5. Unhide the game – Select the hidden game you want to restore and press the Options button on your controller. In the menu, choose “Unhide.”
6. Toggle off Hidden Items – Open the Sort and Filter menu again and turn off the Hidden Items option to restore your regular library view.

By following these steps, you can easily manage the visibility of games in your PlayStation 5 library, keeping it organized and clutter-free.

Keep Your Game Library Organized on PlayStation 5

There are several reasons why you may prefer not to see certain games in your PlayStation 5 library. Perhaps you’ve fully completed a game and don’t need it front and center, or maybe your PS Plus subscription has expired, and you don’t want the titles you claimed but can no longer access, cluttering up your library.

Whatever the case may be, now you know how to hide and unhide games on your PS5. Take advantage of this feature to streamline your gaming experience and maintain a well-organized game library on your PlayStation 5.