Earlier last week, on 17 November 2016, Sony released an update to the system software for the PS4, brining the current firmware version to v4.06. This is a minor update to the software, simply improving the system performance, but it’s a mandatory update. You’ll need to update your PS4 to v4.06 before you are able to access the PlayStation Network and play online.
PS4 Firmware
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.05
Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS4 today, updating the system software to version 4.05. The changelog for this update states that this update “improves the quality of the system performance”. The update weighs in at 297 MB, and is available now for your console.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.01
Sony has just released a new minor firmware update for the PS4, improving the system’s stability. The update is 297 MB in size, but only offers stability improvements. The PS4’s major v4.0o update was released last month, which made a number of changes to the system – this update presumably fixes some bugs in that update.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.00
The next major firmware update for the PS4 is now available to download, bringing with it many new features as well as a new User Interface for various screens on the system. Sony has added a customisable and larger Quick Menu, which you can access using the PS button; added offline trophy browsing along with the ability to see the details of hidden trophies; and lots more. This update also adds HDR support to the console, giving you more vivid colours if your TV supports HDR.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.55
PS4 Firmware update v3.55 is now available to download, but don’t expect anything major. The firmware is a minor update, improving the quality of the system performance. The update is mandatory, so you’ll need to update your system before you can go online. The update weighs in at 287 MiB.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.50
PS4 Firmware v3.50 is officially available to download, and brings with it lots of new features and changes, including user-requested functionality. The new update is 299.7 MB in size and not mandatory, so you can continue to access the PlayStation Network and play online without updating. Check out full changelog below:
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.15
Firmware v3.15 is now available to download for the PS4, but don’t expect anything major. The firmware is a minor update, improving the quality of the system performance. Which basically means it will crash less often. It weighs in at 275 MB.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.11
A new mandatory firmware update for the PS4 was released earlier today, to improve the stability of the PS4 system. The minor update is 250MB in size, and is required if you wish to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog (below) states that stability has been improved, but doesn’t mention what features are affected.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.10
Sony has released PS4 Firmware v3.10 this morning, adding support for verified PSN accounts and adding more stickers. It’s a minor update for the system software, and unfortunately it’s mandatory, so you will need to update your console before you can access the PlayStation Network.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.00
PS4 Firmware v3.00 is now officially available to download as of earlier today. The update is a major one, adding lots of new social features to the console, including Events, Communities, and adding comments to the “What’s New” section. You can now also stream live to YouTube, and post 10-second video clips to Twitter. Check out the full changelog here.