Samsung Opens Gaming Hub Beta With Smarter Game Library

One UI 8.5 stable update is rolling out in full swing, and a bunch of Galaxy phones have already received it. As with all major updates, it’s rolling out in phases, with South Korea getting it first in most cases. Hot on its heels, Samsung has also opened beta signups for an upcoming version of Gaming Hub app.

Gaming Hub beta begins as early as today (May 19)

As detailed on Korean Samsung community forums (via SamMobile), one of the main changes coming to Gaming Hub is how the game library works. It now focuses more on what you’ve played recently, so your favorite games show up faster.

Basic controls like mute, bookmarks, and notifications are also easier to reach, which should make things smoother while playing. Furthermore, you’ll be able to see a countdown before a game starts. That way, you can do something else and come back when it’s ready instead of waiting around.

Below, you can check out the highlighted upcoming Gaming Hub features (machine-translated):

• Improved library usability with better management based on recent play history.
• Easier access to key controls like mute, bookmarks, and the notification bar
• Game-specific leaderboards to check play time and play count
• More options to customize your gamer profile
• Advanced personalization with deeper analysis of user gameplay data
• Content hub connecting Galaxy Store, Google Play, and cloud gaming services
• Store-linked updates including promotions and pre-order information
• Persistence reward system with daily streaks and achievement tracking

Gaming Hub beta program begins May 19 and runs through July 10

The Gaming Hub beta program from Samsung will begin on May 19, 2026 and run until July 10, 2026. During this period, the company plans to roll out three beta updates in phases while also collecting feedback from users.

The first beta build goes live on May 19, followed by updates on June 2 and June 16. Samsung will also run three survey rounds alongside these releases, scheduled from June 2 to June 15, June 16 to June 29, and June 30 to July 10.