Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit's overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features. You can view the online user's guide in the PS5 console's Settings menu.

Update using a computer:

  • Turn off your PS5 console.
  • Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
  • Download the PS5 console update file below and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
  • * There must be approximately 1,1GB of free space.
  • Plug the USB drive containing the file into your PS5 console.
  • Start your PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
  • Select Update System Software.
  • Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK.

If your PS5 console does not recognize the file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

Perform a New Installation of the System Software:

  • Turn off your PS5 console.
  • Press and hold the power button until your console beeps.
  • Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
  • Download the reinstallation file below and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
  • There must be approximately 1,2GB of free space.
  • Plug the USB drive containing the file into the PS5 console.
  • Start your PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
  • Select Reset PS5 (Reinstall System Software).

If your PS5 console does not recognize the file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

PlayStation system software update failed:

  • If your console does not recognize the update file, check that the USB is in FAT32 format and that the folder and file names are correct. Enter the folder and file names in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.
  • If this process fails, you may need to reinstall the system software. This process is the same as a 'factory reset' and will return the console to its original state - if possible, back up your system dat

If you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console's functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn't always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it's best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

What's New:

The Welcome hub is now available in the home screen. For users in North America, this enhancement replaces the Explore hub.

  • You can customize the Welcome hub with widgets and backgrounds.
  • Widgets display information like storage, battery levels, online friends, and more.
  • Widgets can be added, removed, resized, and moved one by one. You can also choose from preset widget layouts based on your preferences.
  • A limited number of users will receive the Welcome hub in this update. All users worldwide will receive this enhancement within 1-2 months.

You can now create a personalized 3D audio profile for your headphones that's optimized to each user's ears. This allows for a more immersive 3D audio experience than ever before.

  • Each 3D audio profile is uniquely optimized for each user, created by taking detailed measurements of how you hear 3D audio through headphones.
  • To create a personalized 3D audio for your headphones, go to Settings > Sound > 3D Audio (Headphones).
  • You can still select from 3D audio presets like before.

Adaptive charging for your controller is now available for when your PS5 (CFI-2000 model group)is in rest mode.

  • Adaptive charging allows the duration of power supply during rest mode to adjust depending on how much battery your controller has left, helping save power.
  • To use adaptive charging, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode, and then select Supply Power to USB Ports > Adaptive.
  • Adaptive charging is supported on the PS5 CFI-2000 model group, using the USB Type-C port. Adaptive charging works with the DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller.
  • After your PS5 enters rest mode, if a controller isn't connected, the power supply to the USB port will stop after a certain period of time.

When you're in a party, you can now share a link to that party. Share the link with players using other services to invite them to that party.

  • This feature will be gradually rolled out after this system software update is released.

You can now set which users can connect to the PS5 using Remote Play.

  • Go to Settings > System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play, and select the users who can access your console through Remote Play.

The restore licenses feature has been improved, and you can now restore one license at a time.

  • Go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses to select the license that you want to restore.
  • To restore a license from the home screen or Game Library, go to the game, press the options button, and then select Restore License from the menu.

We've added a friendly recommendation about your storage space that you'll sometimes see in Settings > Storage.
We've made it simpler to access the most popular activities from game hubs.

  • Game hubs now only display activities that are currently in progress.
  • To play a specific activity, start the game first and find it using in-game menus.

The Invite to New Game option, which is available from multiple locations, is no longer available when sending game invites.

  • To invite friends to a game session, start the game first, then send the invitation to the session.

We've updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller to improve stability.
We've improved system software performance and stability.
We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Version 24.02-09.00.00:

  • We've updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound features.
    • The controller speakers can now produce higher volume sound, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.
    • The mic input quality on these controllers has been improved with a new AI machine-learning model. Background noise from button presses and game audio are suppressed, resulting in a better voice chat experience.
  • You can now adjust the brightness of your PS5's power indicator.
    • Go to Settings > System > Beep and Light, and then select Brightness.
  • We've added new features in Parties and Share Screen.
    • Players watching Share Screen can use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host's gameplay.
    • Viewers can use a pointer or indicate a specific location on the gameplay screen with ping.
    • Viewers can also send emoji reactions.
    • This feature is available when the host turns on Viewer Interactions in the Share Screen settings.
  • Unicode 15.1 emoji is supported. You can now use them in messages.
  • We've updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, PlayStation VR2 headset, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller to improve stability.
  • We've improved system software performance and stability.
  • We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.