Sony has launched new system updates for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, introducing improvements across various features of the consoles.
For the PlayStation 5, update version 25.02-11.00.00 has been released, with a file size of 1.3GB. This update brings refined enhancements to in-game activities and introduces expanded emoji compatibility. Now, users can view complete activity information through cards, while spoiler-sensitive content remains concealed by default.
The update also incorporates support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, which can now be used when sending messages. Parental controls have also seen some adjustments—when set to “Late Teens or Older,” communication and user-generated content are automatically set to “Restrict.” However, any users who previously configured their settings will retain their customizations, which will now be labeled as “Customize.”
As expected, Sony emphasized that the update aims to further boost overall system performance and software stability. Additionally, some on-screen messages have been refined to improve clarity and usability.
PS5 Update 25.02-11.00.00 – Full Patch Notes:
- Details about activities are now easier to access and fully shown on activity cards. Spoilers continue to be concealed.
- Unicode 16.0 emojis can now be used in messages.
- For parental controls set to “Late Teens or Older,” the default for Communication and User-Generated Content is now “Restrict.” Prior custom settings remain unchanged and are now shown as “Customize.”
- Enhancements to system performance and stability.
- Improvements made to the interface and messaging on selected screens.
The PlayStation 4 has also received a system software update, although the changes are more modest. Version 12.50 primarily addresses the interface, with a focus on improving on-screen messaging and usability.
PS4 Update 12.50 – Key Note:
- On-screen messages and usability have been enhanced.
Sony’s continued support for its hardware ecosystem, including legacy systems, remains evident. Notably, even the nearly two-decade-old PlayStation 3 received an update recently, highlighting the company’s commitment to long-term platform maintenance.