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Sony Releases PS5 and PS4 Updates: Key Features Revealed

Author : Peyton Apr 18,2025

Sony has recently rolled out updates for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, enhancing various features and improving overall user experience.

For the PS5, update 25.02-11.00.00, which is approximately 1.3GB in size, brings significant improvements to the console's activities and introduces support for a wider range of emojis. Now, when you dive into your activities, you'll find that details are fully displayed on activity cards, making it easier to keep track of your gameplay progress. Sony has thoughtfully ensured that potential spoilers remain hidden, so you can enjoy your games without unwanted reveals.

Moreover, this update introduces support for Unicode 16.0 emojis, allowing you to express yourself more vividly in your messages. On the parental control front, if you set the restriction level to Late Teens or Older, the Communication and User-Generated Content settings will default to Restrict. However, if you've previously set this level, your settings will remain as Customize, unaffected by the update.

As always, Sony has worked on enhancing the PS5's system software performance and stability, ensuring a smoother gaming experience. Additionally, messages and usability on certain screens have been improved for a more intuitive interface.

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. This update focuses primarily on enhancing messages and usability on certain screens, ensuring that even older console users benefit from a refined user experience.

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

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