How to Update Everything on Your PS5
Keeping your PlayStation 5 up to date ensures a smooth gaming experience on Sony's ninth-generation console. It pays to know how to manually trigger updates, whether it's the system software, games, or controller. Here's what you need to know.
What Do Updates Do on the PlayStation 5?
In the case of system software updates, your console may see new features, performance improvements, security enhancements, bug fixes, and quality of life changes. These updates also improve your PS5 firmware, which directly affects the functioning of your PS5's hardware components.
A system software update is also important if you want to use PlayStation Network (PSN) features like online play, the PlayStation Store, trophy syncing, and other features that are dependent on your PSN account. Some games won't launch if they require a system update version higher than the one you have installed.
Game updates are another important aspect of keeping your PS5 up to date. These updates add new content, features, and mechanics to the games (including free and paid downloadable content), fix bugs, and improve performance.
You can also update your DualSense controller to improve its performance, fix glitches, and add new features. This also ensures that the controller is compatible with how the latest games implement certain features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
How to Update the PS5's System Software
The PS5 should update its system software automatically when you connect it to the internet. But in case this feature is turned off or you canceled the update, you can do it manually in the settings or with a USB drive.
Update System Software in Settings
On the home screen, select "Settings" (the gear icon) in the top-right corner of the screen.
Next, head to System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings. Check the "Update System Software" option, and if it says "Update Available," select it.
Select "Update Using Internet" and wait for the console to retrieve the
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