New PS5 Firmware Update Available Today in Phased Release | Push Square

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Sony has confirmed a new PS5 firmware update will be available for the console today, releasing worldwide in a phased format. At the time of writing (11:35 am GMT), the patch isn't available in the UK, but users in other territories are saying they can download it now. It's a 1.3GB update, and Sony has provided the patch notes ahead of time.

The PS5 version 24.08-10.40.00 patch notes are:

Given the recent release of the PS5 Pro, the ability to transfer data from PS5 to PS5 Pro has been an important topic these past few weeks. It appears now, if you're transferring lots of data at once, then that process should be a better one than what's been there before. Messages will also display better, according to the patch notes.

Have you been able to download the new PS5 firmware update yet? Let us know in the comments below.

Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he's found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.

I'm in the UK and just downloaded the update

A mysterious unannounced update on the Playstation 30th anniversary you say? Interesting.

I wonder if this would fix my problems with the data transfer but I'll never know

I got both the new system software update and one system function update on my console.

Received my Pro today, so guess I'll wait until this patch comes through to set it up

Could have used the first update weeks ago. Turned a comment section into a troubleshooting discussion.

I had issues with the transfer to Pro — found old PS5, held power button until beep, then got error message telling me that it couldnt transfer data a while later. All wired connections.

Sony Technical support were not helpful, but ended up solving it using a back up (via USB drive) from my old PS5 and restoring on my Pro (transferring games via M2 drive / redownloading, and updating a couple of settings on pro like console name, and