Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing user experience across these popular gaming consoles.

For the PS5, the update version 25.02-11.00.00, weighing in at 1.3GB, brings several new features and improvements. One of the key enhancements is the way activities are displayed. Now, activity details are fully shown on cards, with the thoughtful addition of hiding potential spoilers to keep the excitement alive. Additionally, the update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing players to add more flair to their messages.

On the parental control front, Sony has made significant changes. If you set the restriction level to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content will default to Restrict. However, if you previously set it to Late Teens or Older, your settings remain as Customize, ensuring that your preferences are not overridden by the update.

Beyond these features, the update also focuses on enhancing the overall system software performance and stability, alongside improving messages and usability on various 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.

Meanwhile, the PS4 receives a more modest update with version 12.50, focusing primarily on improving messages and usability on some screens.

Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond just the current generation, as evidenced by recent updates to the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, demonstrating their dedication to enhancing the gaming experience across all their platforms.

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