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Sony has once again released a new system software update for its flagship console, thePlayStation 5. The new firmware patch is gradually rolling out worldwide from June 4, bringing thePlayStation 5to version 25.04-11.40.00 with a minor improvement to the messages and usability on some screens. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to shout about regarding the latest update, as there appear to be no significant new features or changes.
Earlier this week, PlayStation confirmed some big news for fans as it announced that thenext State of Play eventwill take place on Wednesday, June 4. According to PlayStation, the event will be approximately 40 minutes long and will feature news and updates on must-play games coming to the PlayStation 5. While the company did not specifically mention which games will be shown at the event, fans are eager to see more from the likes ofMarvel’s Wolverine,Ghost of Yotei,Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and more. Fans will likely want to keep their expectations in check, but the good news is that there isn’t long left to go, as the event will begin at 5 PM ET.
Just hours before the highly anticipated State of Play event, Sony has begun rolling out a brand-newfirmware update for the PlayStation 5. Unfortunately, it’s somewhat of a lackluster update, as the official patch notes, which can be found further down this article, state that version 25.04-11.40.00 merely improves the messages and usability on some screens. While past updates have brought new features and improvements to the console, this month’s doesn’t appear to include any significant changes. But, with that being said, Sony does release new firmware updates regularly, so there’s always a chance that a more substantial update will be released in the coming weeks.
While the latest firmware update may come as a disappointment for many, there is plenty forPlayStation 5 owners to look forward to this month. Not only is there a new State of Play event taking place today, June 4, but Summer Game Fest is also right around the corner with some big announcements likely to be made. As for new releases, June has some heavy hitters lined up for PlayStation 5 owners, with the likes ofDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach,MindsEye,FBC: Firebreak, and more coming to the console over the next few weeks.
For those who might have missed the announcement, the console’s last major software update was in April, and it finallybrought back the classic PlayStation themes. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original PlayStation last year, Sony added a collection of limited-time PS5 themes that altered the sounds and design of the console’s homescreen to match either the PS1, PS2, PS3, or PS4, depending on the user’s choice. These themes were eventually removed from the console after a few months, but the studio finally opted to bring them back permanently earlier this year due to the massive amount of love they received from the community.
