Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Sony has released new updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features of these consoles to improve user experience.

For the PlayStation 5, the latest update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a 1.3GB download that brings several enhancements. One of the key updates is the improved display of activity details on cards, making it easier for users to see information without revealing potential spoilers. Additionally, this update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing gamers to express themselves more vividly in messages. There are also changes to parental controls; when set to "Late Teens or Older," the default setting for "Communication and User-Generated Content" is now "Restrict." However, if this level was previously set, the setting will remain as "Customize." As always, Sony has also focused on improving the system software's performance and stability, along with enhancing the messages and usability on certain screens.

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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 other hand, the PlayStation 4's update, version 12.50, is more modest but still significant. It focuses solely on improving the messages and usability on some screens, ensuring a smoother experience for PS4 users.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond the current generation. They have also recently updated the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, demonstrating their dedication to supporting their entire range of gaming systems.