Sony Releases Updates for PS5 and PS4: What's New

Sony has rolled out new updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features of these popular consoles.

The PS5's latest 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 their messages. Additionally, there are adjustments to parental controls; when set to Late Teens or Older, Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict. Existing settings at this level will remain unchanged and be labeled as Customize. The update also focuses on enhancing system software performance and stability, as well as improving messages and usability on certain 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.

In contrast, the PS4's update 12.50 is much smaller in scope, with the only change being:

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

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 ensures that gamers continue to enjoy enhanced experiences across all their PlayStation devices.

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