Sony has launched the primary PlayStation 5 system replace of the yr, which incorporates a number of new firmware options.
The catchily-named Replace 26.01-12.60.00 is on the market to obtain in the present day and really consists of a few notable modifications, past the standard obscure enhancements to efficiency and stability.
Right this moment’s headline addition is the power to activate learn receipts in your messages, which you’ll be able to choose into by way of your Settings menu. With this, you may enable others to see you’ve got learn their DMs. Sony has stated it is switching this function on progressively even you probably have the replace put in — so do not be surpised if it nonetheless takes a while to point out up.
One other new addition in the present day is the power to leap from Pals Exercise straight right into a recreation {that a} pal is enjoying.
Right this moment additionally brings the primary PlayStation 4 system replace of the yr. PS4 system software program model 13.04 is on the market now, although consists of no main modifications. Full patch notes for the 2 console updates lie beneath.
PlayStation 5 System Software program Model 26.01-12.60.00.06
- Now you can soar straight from the Pals Exercise widget in your Welcome Hub to the video games your folks are enjoying.
- Now you can activate learn receipts to point out different gamers once you’ve learn their messages.
- To show in your learn receipts, go to Settings > Customers and Accounts > Privateness > View and Customise Your Privateness Settings. Underneath Communication and multiplayer, set Present learn receipts to different gamers on PS5 and PlayStation App to Permit.
- This function shall be rolled out progressively, and a few customers will be capable of use it when the system software program replace is launched.
- We’ve improved the messages and value on some screens.
- We’ve improved system software program efficiency and stability.
PlayStation 4 System Software program Model: 13.04
- We’ve made some safety fixes to the system software program.
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