The PS4 received the update 5.05 today, on January 18th. You can find the patch notes and the download size of this system software update here.
A new system software update is now available on PlayStation 4 (Thursday, January 18, 2018): The update 5.05.
- The download size is approximately 375 MB.
You must download and install this update before you can play online and use the online features of your PS4. Since the installation process may take several minutes, you should plan for this during your evening and perhaps start the console a few minutes earlier to avoid keeping your friends waiting too long.
What changes with update 5.05 on PlayStation 4? – Patch notes
The patch notes are quite straightforward. Sony lists these “main features in update 5.05”:
This is just another update that improves the performance of your gaming console. Sony is working a little on stability. You should not expect any changes that affect your gaming experience.
However, sometimes things change that are not mentioned in the patch notes. For example, some icons in the main menu have already been replaced. Currently, though, no “secret changes” have been noticed. If you discover something, you can write your find in the comments.
Until you have installed the update, you can read some interesting articles here:
