Sony has released the latest PS5 system update on September 16, and this one adds more than just your standard stability improvements.
The biggest feature in PS5 system update 26.06-14.00.00 (also listed as 26.06-14.00.00.39) is Enhanced PSSR Image Quality, which is now the default setting.
There are also improvements to voice chat, Community Activity Widget, and more. Check out everything that got added today in the changelog.
PS5 System Update 26.06-14.00.00 Adds New Features
Here’s everything that got added today:
- We’ve turned on Enhance PSSR Image Quality as a default setting. When you update the system software, this setting automatically turns on. When you enable this feature, enhanced PSSR is used even for games that support the previous version of PSSR, so you can enjoy a sharper and clearer visual experience.
- To turn off this setting, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Enhance PSSR Image Quality.
- This feature is available only on PS5 Pro.
- You can now see who’s speaking while you’re in a voice chat.
- To show the speaker indicator, go to the voice chat card in the control center. Select More > Display Who’s Speaking and turn on Display Names.
- To choose where the speaker indicator appears on your screen, select Position.
- We’ve added the Community Activity widget to your Welcome Hub. You can switch between the following views.
- Trending Now displays ten multiplayer games or multiplayer modes that are surging in popularity. Look here for new game releases or games with major content updates.
- Top 10 displays the ten most popular games in the last week for your country or region. Look here to see what games have a large community of players you can join.
- We’ve changed the following features for PS5 consoles and PS5 Pro consoles in certain countries or regions.
- If you go to Settings > Accessories > General > Advanced Settings and select Turn Off Bluetooth, your console does not enter rest mode and HDMI Device Link does not function.
- The Turn Off Bluetooth function is for managing controller connections at esports venues and similar locations. Do not use this feature for any other purpose.
- We’ve improved system software performance and stability
In other PlayStation news, Marvel’s Wolverine is now out on the PS5, and it’s now the lowest-rated AAA single-player first-party game since Days Gone in 2019.
There’s also the Tokyo Game Show happening this week, and Sony recently ran a PSN Store sale focused on it featuring some great deals.
Alex Co
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