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Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Author:Kristen Update:May 04,2025

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing user experience and system functionality.

PS5 Update 25.02-11.00.00 is a 1.3GB update that brings significant improvements to activities and introduces new emoji support. Now, activity details are fully visible on cards, with potential spoilers carefully hidden to enhance your gaming experience. This update also includes support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing you to express yourself more vividly in messages.

For families, the update modifies parental controls. When set to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content will automatically default to Restrict. However, if you've previously set it to this level, your settings will remain as Customize, ensuring continuity in your preferences.

Moreover, this update bolsters the system software's performance and stability, along with refining messages and usability across various screens.

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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.

On the other hand, PS4 Update 12.50 is more concise, focusing solely on improving messages and usability on certain screens.

Sony's commitment to enhancing its gaming ecosystem is evident, as they continue to support and update even the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, ensuring that gamers across all generations enjoy the best possible experience.