A brand new firmware replace has begun rolling out for PS5 consoles, and the massive shock is that it would not add extra system stability. Model 26.03-13.20.00 brings extra of your mother’s favourite WhatsApp language to the console, as now you can use an expanded collection of emojis as message reactions. On high of that, Sony says it additionally added enhancements to messages on “some” screens.
PS5 Model 26.03-13.20.00 Update Notes
- We have added extra emojis that you should use for message reactions
- We have improved the messages and value on some screens
And that is it–no system stability notes or every other vital updates, simply extra emojis and higher messages. Earlier firmware updates launched extra substantial upgrades to PS5 consoles, like an enhanced model of PlayStation Spectral Tremendous Decision for the PS5 Professional, a brand new Showcase Mode, and improved system software program efficiency.
Again in January, the Model 26.01-12.60.00 replace additionally launched the same old spherical of stability enhancements alongside a couple of further enhancements to good friend widgets, basic usability, and messages.
The brand new firmware comes at a time when PS5 console costs have gone up a number of instances, and Sony did see a spike in gross sales as individuals raced to keep away from the current April 2 value hikes. An ideal storm of turbulent market circumstances alongside ongoing chip and reminiscence shortages–fueled partly by corporations ramping up funding in AI–has been blamed. In the meantime, PS5 homeowners do have lots to sit up for in the case of new releases, as the following large unique for the console is Housemarque’s Saros.
The third-person sci-fi roguelike from the studio behind Returnal seems like arcade-inspired bullet-hell enjoyable, and gamers can even expertise some “very particular haptics” with the DualSense controller after they play it.