Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Sony has recently rolled out 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 substantial 1.3GB download that brings significant improvements to activities and introduces support for more emojis. Now, activity details are fully displayed on cards, ensuring that you can see all the important information at a glance while keeping potential spoilers hidden for a surprise-free gaming experience.

In addition, the update supports Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing you to express yourself more creatively in your messages. There are also updates to parental controls; when set to Late Teens or Older, Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict. However, if you've previously set this level, your settings will remain as Customize.

As always, Sony has focused on enhancing system software performance and stability, making your PS5 run smoother than ever. There are also improvements to the messages and usability on various screens, ensuring a more seamless interaction with your console.

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.

Meanwhile, the PS4 receives a more modest update with version 12.50. The focus here is primarily on improving messages and usability on certain screens, ensuring that even older consoles continue to receive attention and enhancements.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles, including the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, demonstrates their dedication to providing the best possible gaming experience across all their platforms.

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