Sony Issues PS5 and PS4 System Updates — Here’s What They Do

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features and improving overall user experience.

The PS5 update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a 1.3GB download that brings several improvements. One of the key enhancements is to the activities feature, where activity details are now fully displayed on cards, ensuring that potential spoilers remain hidden. This update also introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing users to express themselves more vividly in messages. Additionally, there are changes to parental controls; when set to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict. However, if you had previously set this level, your settings will remain as Customize. The update also focuses on improving system software performance and stability, along with enhancing messages and usability on certain screens.

For PS4 users, the update 12.50 is more modest but still valuable. It primarily focuses on improving messages and usability on some screens, ensuring a smoother experience for players.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond the current generation, as evidenced by recent updates to the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3. This dedication to enhancing user experience across all platforms is commendable.

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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.

Sony continues to update its previous generation consoles, and even recently updated the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, showcasing their ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience across all platforms.