Sony Updates PS5 and PS4 Systems: Key Changes Revealed

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

The PS5's latest update, version 25.02-11.00.00, is a 1.3GB download that brings several exciting improvements. One of the key enhancements is to the activities feature, where activity details are now fully displayed on cards, with potential spoilers cleverly hidden to maintain the surprise for gamers. Additionally, the update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing players to express themselves more vividly in messages.

For parents, there are significant changes to the parental controls. Setting the restriction level to Late Teens or Older will now automatically default the Communication and User-Generated Content setting to Restrict. However, if you've previously set this level, your settings will remain as Customize, ensuring continuity in your preferences.

As always, Sony has focused on enhancing system software performance and stability, alongside improving messages and usability on various 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 PS4's update, version 12.50, is more modest but still valuable. It focuses solely on enhancing messages and usability on certain screens, ensuring a smoother experience for users of the previous generation console.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond the PS5 and PS4, as evidenced by the recent update to the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, showcasing their dedication to maintaining and improving their gaming ecosystem.