The PS4 has received a new system software update. The update is version 5.03 and is now available for download and installation. The patch notes are sparse.
On this Thursday, December 14th, a new system software update for your PlayStation 4 went live. You need to download and install it if you want to continue using the online features of the Sony console.
- The update is version 5.03 and is 374.7 MB in size.
Most internet connections should handle this data volume within a short time. However, the installation process thereafter takes a few minutes. Before you can dive into your favorite online game this evening, you’ll have to wait a little. If you have already scheduled a fixed time with your online buddies, it’s best to start the PS4 a few minutes early.
Patch Notes Update 5.03 – What changes on my PlayStation 4?
The patch notes are quite straightforward. Sony lists these “main features in update 5.03”:
- This system software update improves system performance
It is therefore just an update that improves the performance of your gaming console.
On reddit it has long become a running gag that PS4 updates only ever improve the stability and performance of the PS4. In the past, there have been updates where the patch notes stated the same. Such videos about the “extremely stable PS4” are then shared eagerly:
However, sometimes things change that are not mentioned in the patch notes. For example, icons in the main menu have already been swapped out. Currently, no “secret changes” have been noticed. If you discover something, you can post your find in the comments.
Until you have installed the update, you can read some interesting articles here:
