How to Record Black Myth: Wukong and More PS5 Gameplay on PC

Recording gameplay on PC comes as an easier-to-use option for professional PS5 streamers. Especially when Black Myth: Wukong has come to PS5 recently, many players have sought to share their gaming highlights and footage with more people.

If you want to know how to record PS5 gameplay on PC, you have come to the right place. This article will teach you to record PS5 gameplay with or without a capture card.

How to Capture PS5 Gameplay on PC with Capture Card

Some PS5 gamers would like to connect a capture card (Elgato, TL;DR, AVerMedia, etc.) to their laptop or desktop computer to improve the streaming quality.

Users wanting to record PS5 gameplay with a capture card have two options: Use a professional screen recorder like EaseUS RecExperts or the PS5 built-in recording tool.

See in what circumstances you need to use a third-party gaming screen recorder instead of the built-in recorder:

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How to Screen Record PS5 on PC with EaseUS Screen Recorder

EaseUS RecExperts offers a streamlined design that helps you record webcam, audio, video, and voice-over easily. With several clicks, you can record Xbox Series X gameplay, PlayStation 4/5, and Switch for YouTube, Twitter, Discord, etc. There are no fps drop, lag, watermark, and time limit.

Let's see how to record PS5 gameplay on PC with EaseUS RecExperts.

Part 1. Set up your capture card with PS5.

If you know how to set up a capture card with PS5, you can skip part 1 and go to part 2 directly.

Step 1. Open the PS5 interface, go to Settings > System > HDMI, and toggle off Enable HDCP.

Step 2. Prepare two HDMI cables. Plug one end of the first HDMI cable in the HDMI IN port and the other end in the port of your TV or monitor. Plug one end of the second HDMI cable in the HDMI OUT port and the other end in the port of your PlayStation 5.

Step 3. Prepare a USB cable. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB-C port and the other end into the port of your PC.

Part 2. Use EaseUS RecExperts to record PS5 gameplay.

After setting up the capture card with PlayStation 5, open the gameplay on your PS5 and download EaseUS RecExperts to your PC to stream PS5 games.

Step 1. Start the gameplay you want to record and launch EaseUS game recorder. Next, select the Game mode.

Step 2. Click the nut icon to open the Settings window, and then click on "Video" to adjust the frame rate (from 1 to 144), video quality, format, etc. 

In addition, you can click on the "Game" button to change some game overlay options. Once done, click "OK".

Step 3. Go back to the Game mode interface and click "Select Game" to choose the gameplay you want to capture. Next, click REC to start your game recording.

Step 4. You will see a small bar showing the time of your record. If needed, you can take screenshots in recording, or set the specific time to stop the recording by clicking the "Clock" icon on the toolbar.

Step 5. Once done, you can watch and edit the recorded footage with the built-in video editor. On the recorded video, you can trim the recordings as you want.

How to Record Videos on PS5 with the Built-in Recorder

The PlayStation 5 console saves a gameplay recording from 15 seconds to 1 hour. If the PS5 preinstalled recording tool can meet your requirements, follow the steps below on how to record PS5 gameplay for YouTube, Twitter, and more:

Step 1. Launch the game on PS5. Press the Create button on your DualSense wireless controller when you need to start recording. The recording menu will pop up.

Step 2. Click the Capture Options icon from the bottom-right corner. Here you can change the recording settings: Screenshot File Type, Video Clip File Type, Include Your Mic's Audio, and Include Party Audio.

Step 3. On the middle-bottom screen, you can see three buttons. You can click Take Screenshot (the second button) to take a screenshot or click Start New Recording (the third button) to start a new recording. Here, we chose Start New Recording and pressed X to start.

Step 4. Press the Create button again and stop the recording.

Step 5. Go back to the home page, navigate to Games > Media Gallery, and you can see all your PS5 recordings and screenshots here. Under the bottom of a recording clip, you can share, edit, delete, or add it to your Favorites.

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How to Record PS5 Gameplay on PC Without Capture Card

If you want to record PS5 games on PC without investing in a capture card, you need to install a free app: PS Remote Play.

✅Before you go:

• Use a USB cable to connect your PC and PlayStation 5.
• Go to the home screen of the PS5 console, navigate to Settings > System > Remote Play, and toggle on Enable Remote Play.
• Ensure that you have a stable internet connection

Then, see the steps below:

Step 1. Download PS Remote Play from Google Play. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and run it.

Step 2. Click Sign In to PSN from the app interface and log in with the same account used for your PS5.

Step 3. Go to Settings from the left panel and switch to the Video Quality for Remote Play tab. You can set the Resolution for up to 1080P (PS Remote Play doesn't support 4K streaming.) and click OK to save changes.

Step 4. When you return to the main interface, click the PS5-*** button to connect this app to your PS5 console. Then, you can see your PS5 console screen displayed on the PC.

Step 5. Use the EaseUS RecExperts or PS5's native feature to record PS5 gameplays on your PC. The steps are the same as those in the previous part.

Bonus: How to Stream PS5 Games on YouTube

Streaming PS5 gameplay can be easy because the PS5 console itself allows you to stream live gaming on YouTube and Twitch.

Let's see how to stream PS5 games on YouTube with or without a facecam.

Step 1. Adjust Settings on the PS5.

• Go to the home page of your PS5 and click Settings from the top panel.
• Scroll down to find Captures and Broadcast > Broadcasts. Here you can set up the Video Quality (up to 1920*1080 at 60fps), Audio (Include Party Audio), Camera (Display Camera), Overlays (Display Chat), and Chat to Speech (Convert Broadcast Chat to Speech).

Step 2. Select Black Myth Wukong or other gameplays you want to stream.

Step 3. Scroll over to the right to select the Broadcast button and choose YouTube.

Step 4. Select Link Account to sign in to your YouTube account, click Allow to let PlayStation access your account, and click Done.

Step 5. Set up the YouTube streaming information. Type in the Title, Description, and Tags. Remember to change Privacy settings from Unlisted to Public.

Step 6. Click the three dots next to Go Live and select Broadcast Options. Here you can set the streaming parameters again.

Step 7. Click Go Live. Your PS5 streaming on YouTube has launched.

Conclusion

Now, you have learned how to record PS5 gameplay on PC. PlayStation 5 users with capture cards can use EaseUS RecExperts or the PS5 native feature to capture screen; PlayStation 5 users without capture cards need to install a PS Remote Play app first and start recording gameplay on EaseUS RecExperts or PS5 console.

If you want the smoothest and easiest recording experience, use EaseUS RecExperts. It lets you record gameplay on PS5 with or without capture cards in simple clicks. There is no time limit, no watermark, and no FPS drop. High video quality is supported.

How to Stream PS5 Gameplay on PC FAQs

Interested in how to record PS5 gameplay on PC? Check the frequently asked questions and answers for more details.

1. Can I connect PS5 to laptop?

You can connect PS5 to a laptop with a HDMI capture card or PS Remote Play app:

Using a HDMI capture card:

• Connect the PS5 to the HDMI input of the capture card.
• Connect the capture card to your laptop via USB.
• Open the capture software on your laptop to display the PS5's output.

Use the Remote Play app:

• Make sure your PS5 is set up for Remote Play (go to "System" > "Remote Play" > "Enable Remote Play").
• Download and install the PS Remote Play application on your laptop.
• Sign in with your PlayStation Network account and follow the prompts to connect to your PS5 over the internet.

2. How long can you record on PS5?

On the PS5, you can record gameplay for a minimum of 15 seconds and a maximum of 60 minutes at a time.

To change the recording length in PS5, go to Settings > Captures and Broadcast > Captures > Shortcuts for Create Button > Length of Recent Gameplay Video Clip. Here you can change the recording length from 15 seconds to 1 hour.

3. What is the streaming equipment for PS5?

To set up streaming for your PlayStation 5, you'll need a few pieces of equipment:

• PlayStation 5 Console
• Capture Card (if streaming to a PC)
• Streaming Software: OBS or EaseUS RecExperts
• Microphone
• Webcam (optional)
• Lighting
• Headset
• Green Screen (optional)
• Streaming Platform Account
• A stable high-speed internet connection