Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Sony has rolled out fresh updates for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing the gaming experience across both consoles.

The PS5's latest update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a compact 1.3GB download that brings significant improvements. One of the key enhancements is to the activities feature, where activity details are now fully displayed on cards, ensuring you get all the information you need at a glance. Importantly, potential spoilers remain hidden, keeping your gaming experience fresh and unspoiled.

Communication gets a fun boost with the addition of Unicode 16.0 emojis, now supported in messages. This update also introduces changes to parental controls. If you set the restriction level to Late Teens or Older, Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict. However, if you've previously set this level, your settings will remain as Customize without changes.

As always, Sony has worked on the nuts and bolts of the system, improving software performance and stability. Additionally, there are enhancements to messages and usability on certain screens, making navigation smoother and more intuitive.

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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.

On the PS4 front, update 12.50 is more straightforward. The patch notes are succinct:

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

Sony's commitment to enhancing its consoles doesn't stop at the PS5 and PS4; even the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3 has received recent updates, showcasing Sony's dedication to supporting its entire range of gaming platforms.