Sony Releases New PS5 and PS4 Updates: Details Revealed

Sony has rolled out new system software updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, refining key features and enhancing the overall user experience.

The PS5 system update 25.02-11.00.00, sized at 1.3GB, brings several meaningful improvements. Activity cards now display full details, making it easier to track in-game progress—while still keeping potential spoilers hidden until you're ready. This update also adds support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing users to express themselves with the latest emoji set in messages across the platform.

Parental controls have been adjusted: when setting the restriction level to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content option now defaults to Restrict. Users who previously configured this setting will retain their custom preferences, which will be labeled as Customize to reflect the unchanged configuration.

As expected, this update includes under-the-hood enhancements to improve system performance, stability, and interface usability across select menus.

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PS5 Update 25.02-11.00.00 – Full Patch Notes:

• Activity details are now fully displayed on cards for easier viewing, with spoiler protection still in place.
• Full support for Unicode 16.0 emojis in messages.
• For parental controls, Communication and User-Generated Content now defaults to Restrict when the restriction level is set to Late Teens or Older. Previous settings remain unchanged and marked as Customize.
• Enhanced system software performance and stability.
• Improved messaging and usability on select screens.

On the PS4 front, system update 12.50 is much more minimal, with just one official change noted:

• Improved messages and usability on certain screens.

Despite being a smaller update, it highlights Sony’s ongoing commitment to supporting older consoles. This effort extends even to the PlayStation 3, which recently received an update despite being nearly 20 years old—proof that Sony continues to support its full ecosystem for users worldwide.