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Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Details Inside

Author : Hannah May 12,2025

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features of these popular gaming consoles. For the PS5, update 25.02-11.00.00, weighing in at 1.3GB, brings significant improvements to activities and introduces support for new emojis. Now, activity details are fully displayed on cards, ensuring that you can see all the information you need without any potential spoilers ruining your gaming experience. Additionally, the update adds support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing you to express yourself more creatively in your messages.

There are also changes to parental controls with this update. When the restriction level is set to **Late Teens or Older**, **Communication and User-Generated Content** will now default to **Restrict**. If you've previously set this level, your settings will remain unchanged and will be displayed as **Customize**. Sony continues to enhance system performance and stability, making your gaming sessions smoother and more enjoyable. The update also improves messages and usability on some screens, ensuring a more seamless user experience.

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 has received a more modest update. Version 12.50 focuses solely on enhancing messages and usability on some screens. Sony's commitment to updating its consoles extends beyond the latest models; they have even recently updated the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, ensuring that all users continue to enjoy improved performance and features.

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