Sony Releases Updates for PS5 and PS4: Key Changes Revealed

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing user experiences across their gaming platforms.

For the PS5, the update version 25.02-11.00.00, which is approximately 1.3GB in size, brings significant improvements. One of the key enhancements is in the activities section, where details are now fully displayed on cards, while still keeping potential spoilers hidden. This update also introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing gamers to use a wider variety of emojis in their messages. Additionally, there are updates to parental controls. When set to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict, although previous settings will remain unaffected and shown as Customize. The update also focuses on improving system software performance and stability, along with enhancing messages and usability on some 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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On the other hand, the PS4 update, version 12.50, is relatively minor, focusing solely on improving messages and usability on some screens.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends to even older models, as evidenced by recent updates to the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, showcasing their dedication to enhancing user experiences across all their gaming platforms.