Generally, updating your PS4 system software shouldn't require much work on your part. As long as your console is connected to the internet, you should see a prompt for each new update as they ...

As Sony continues to update the PS4, the company has also opened up a PS5 system software update beta program, allowing users to get first hands-on with the planned updates.

Once the PS4 software update has been downloaded, your system will need to restart while it’s applied. Give it five minutes and your PS4 will be all updated and ready for you to keep on playing.

Sony released PS4 system software update 12.00 alongside a major PS5 firmware update today, and this time, the patch notes are a little different than what we’re used to seeing.

2. Select Settings 3. Select System Software Update 4. As appropriate, select Update Using Internet or Update from USB Storage Device You can also have your PS4 automatically update for you.

PS4 system software update 12.52 is now available to download, but at this point in the console’s lifecycle, there’s no new features to speak of for the system.

PS4 system software update 12.50 patch notes (March 24/25, 2025) “We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens,” the official changelog reads.

Version 2.55 of the PlayStation 4 system software is now available. The 233 MB update fixes some stability issues that cropped up when using some of the PS4 features.

Sony says the stickers debuting with the 3.00 software update will be themed after several hit PS4 games, including Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Knack, LittleBigPlanet 3, Resogun, and more.

At launch, PS4 owners needed to download system software update version 1.50 in order to enable a few of the console's features including Remote Play with the Vita and gameplay sharing ...

Sony Computer Entertainment just made system software update 3.15 for the PS4 available for download on the PlayStation Network. The download is 275.6 megabytes, and the patch not ...