PS5: Better to install this new update quickly

Sony has released a new software update for PS5. Weighing approximately 1.85GB, this patch does not bring significant features to the next generation console. As usual, downloading the patch will start as soon as your machine boots up unless you leave it in rest mode (in this particular case, the firmware should already be downloaded).

Sony fixes security flaws with new PS5 update

However, you will need to restart your PS5 to apply the changes. Regarding its content, version 23.02-08.40.00 not only improves the performance and stability of the system, but also improves the messaging functionality and the ergonomics of certain screens. On the other hand, more interestingly, Sony states: This update also brings some security changes to the system software.

You will agree that this last point is particularly important, so we invite you to download this update as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the Japanese company did not go into detail in the patch note. In fact, it is impossible to know what security issues the manufacturer is talking about.

Strained relations between gamers and Sony

As a reminder, relations between Sony and gamers have not been good in recent weeks. We mentioned in our columns yesterday that these PSN accounts were banned by the manufacturer without any justification. Affected players were no longer able to access games they purchased in digital format, leaving them without a large portion of their library (but only legally acquired games).

Finally, Sony rehabilitated the sanctioned PSN accounts on December 6, 2023, much to the relief of affected players. However, we are still waiting for a statement from the manufacturer about this fiasco… American players on the other side of the Atlantic also faced an unpleasant surprise, such as losing access to all Discovery-branded movies and series on PS4 and PS5. Still, the content they purchased… According to Sony’s brief statement, everything indicates that the broadcast contracts signed with Discovery have not been renewed. Lack of license, The Japanese manufacturer will therefore no longer be able to offer Discovery movies and series on its platforms.