Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: What's New?

Sony has rolled out new updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features and improving overall console performance.

The PS5 update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a 1.3GB download that brings several improvements to the user experience. One of the key enhancements is the better display of activity details on cards, ensuring that users can see all the necessary information at a glance while keeping potential spoilers hidden. Additionally, the update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing players to express themselves more creatively in messages.

For families, the update modifies the parental control settings. When set to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content option now defaults to Restrict. However, if you had previously customized these settings, your preferences will remain unchanged and will be labeled as Customize.

Beyond these specific changes, the update also focuses on enhancing the system software's performance and stability, as well as improving the messages and usability on various screens.

On the other hand, the PS4 update, version 12.50, is more modest in scope. It primarily focuses on enhancing messages and usability on certain screens, reflecting Sony's commitment to maintaining and improving the user experience even on older console models.

Sony's dedication to updating its consoles extends beyond the PS5 and PS4, as evidenced by recent updates to the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3. This ongoing support ensures that players across different generations of consoles can continue to enjoy optimized gaming experiences.

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PS5 update 25.02-11.00.00 patch notes:

• We’ve made it simpler to view details about activities.
• Activity details are now fully displayed on cards.
• Potential spoilers will still be hidden.
• Unicode 16.0 emojis are now supported. You can use them in your messages.
• When you set the parental controls' restriction level to Late Teens or Older, Communication and User-Generated Content will now default to Restrict. If you have previously set the level to Late Teens or Older, your previous settings will not be affected and it will be shown as Customize.
• We've improved system software performance and stability.
• We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

PS4 update 12.50 patch notes:

• We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.