Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Sony has rolled out new updates for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing user experience across various facets of these consoles.

The latest PS5 update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a 1.3GB download that brings several improvements. One of the key enhancements is the way activities are displayed; now, activity details are fully shown on cards, with potential spoilers cleverly hidden to maintain the excitement of your gameplay. Additionally, this update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing you to express yourself more vividly in your messages. There have also been adjustments to parental controls. Setting the restriction level to Late Teens or Older will now automatically default the Communication and User-Generated Content to Restrict. However, if you've already set this level, your previous settings will remain unchanged and be displayed as Customize. As always, Sony has focused on enhancing the system software's performance and stability, alongside improving messages and usability on various screens.

Here are the detailed patch notes for the PS5 update 25.02-11.00.00:

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.

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Meanwhile, the PS4's update 12.50 is more concise, focusing solely on improving messages and usability on some screens.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond the current generation. They continue to support the PlayStation 4 and even the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, ensuring that gamers across different generations enjoy improved functionality and user experience.