PlayStation 5 consoles got a brand-new system software update on July 23. Unfortunately, this latest PS5 update is a tad lackluster, with it simply improving the system's messaging service on select screens.
As any owner will know, the PlayStation 5 is updated fairly regularly, often once or twice a month at the very least. 2026 has seen a total of six system software updates come to PS5. These have ranged from larger updates that have added an array of new features, like the March 17 update that enhanced PSSR on PS5 Pro and added new features to the Welcome Hub, to smaller updates that focus on just one area, like the July 1 update which aimed solely to improve system software performance and stability.
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The July 23 PlayStation 5 software update is one of that focuses on just one specific area. The official patch notes for the latest PS5 update contains just one line of text that reads, "We've improved the messages and usability on some screens." No exact details are given on how messages and...
