Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to v6.02. The new update is mandatory and is required to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog for this update states that this update “improves system performance”, but it presumably also fixes the PSN message bug reported last week.
PS4 Firmware 6.00 was officially released today, following several weeks of beta testing. However, the new update doesn’t include any major changes or new features, which is unusual for a major release as the version number would indicate. The changelog reveals only system performance improvements.
Yet another minor firmware update for the PS4 was been released, updating the PS4 to version 5.56. If you’re not keeping track, this is the third minor update to PS4 Firmware 5.50. Luckily, this update is optional, and isn’t required unless the game you’re playing requires it.
A minor PS4 firmware update was released on 17th May 2018, updating the PS4 to version v5.55. Although a minor update, this update is mandatory to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog for this update can be found below.
Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS4 today, updating the system software to v5.53. The update is approximately 440 MB and allows you to make changes to how much data is collected from your PS4, presumably in relation to the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, which comes into effect on 25th May 2018.
PS4 Firmware 5.50 is now out of beta and available for all owners to download. This major firmware update adds lots of new features and improvements to the system, including Play Time Management for Parents, Supersampling Mode for PS4 Pro, improvements to the PS4 Library and more. The official changelog as been included below.
A new minor firmware update has been released for the PS3, updating the system software to v4.82. The PS3 hasn’t had a major firmware update since 2013, but it’s good to see Sony is continuing to patch the PS3 to fix bugs and security issues. The update is mandatory, and is required to access the PlayStation Network.
The full changelog for PS4 Firmware v4.50 has been leaked, revealing more details about the upcoming firmware update. The changelog reveals that a USB 3.0 HDD must be used to make use of the external HDD feature introduced in this firmware update. Other changes include posting of animated GIFs, changes to the Notification system so all notifications appear in a single list, and changes to make creating sub-account much easier.
Starting today, those of you lucky enough to be chosen for the PS4 Firmware v4.50 beta (codename Sasuke) trial will be able to get your hands on the new features from the forthcoming update. The new update adds support for external hard drives, 3D Blu-ray support for PlayStation VR and lots more. Keep an eye out on your inbox for a invite if you’ve applied to be a beta tester.
Sony is working on the next major firmware update for the PS4, and it looking to enlist some helpful gamers to help beta test it before it launches. The features of the upcoming firmware haven’t been revealed yet, but you can sign-up for the beta here. Chosen testers will get advanced access to new features and improvements to the PS4, although it may not be in a stable state.
