How to update system software on a PS5 console

How to update system software on a PS5 console

For the best PlayStation experience, make sure your PlayStation®5 console system software is always updated to the latest version.

Latest system software update for PS5 consoles

An update to the system software for PS5™ consoles was released on 03/14/2023.

Update your PS5™ console with the latest system software. You can also check out the features that are available in the update here. You can view the online user’s guide in the PS5 console's Settings menu.

Version: 23.01-07.01.00

  • We’ve fixed an issue that was causing Discord voice chat to disconnect.

Version: 23.01-07.00.00

Main features in this system software update

  • 1440p video output has been expanded on PS5.
    VRR (variable refresh rate) is now supported for 1440p resolution.
    More modes and HDMI devices are now supported. To check if your HDMI device supports this, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Test 1440p Output.
  • You can now transfer data between PS5 consoles.
    Easily transfer all of your PS5 data to another PS5. This process doesn't remove or modify your data on your original PS5.
  • You can now join Discord voice chats on your PS5.
    Link your Discord account to your account for PlayStation Network. Use the Discord app on your mobile device or computer to get a Discord voice chat going on PS5. You can also let your Discord friends see when you’re online and what you’re playing.
  • Voice Command now supports using your voice to save video clips of your gameplay.
    Say "Hey PlayStation, capture that!" to save a video clip of your recent gameplay. The default duration saved is based on your settings.
    You can also save a specific duration of your gameplay, from 15 seconds to 60 minutes. For example, to save 5 minutes, say "Hey PlayStation, capture the last 5 minutes".
    Say "Hey PlayStation, start recording" to manually start a new gameplay recording. You can then say "Hey PlayStation, stop recording" to end the recording and save the video clip.
    Currently, Voice Command (Preview) is only available in English for players with accounts for PlayStation Network in the US and UK.

Other updated features

  • The following improvements have been made to the screen reader feature.
    The screen reader now gives more detailed guidance when navigating the console. It will now tell you which direction you can move from the currently selected component, as well as your current position in a component with multiple items.
    When using the screen reader in the web browser, you'll now see borders around the section that's being read aloud.
    The screen reader was updated to correctly read aloud certain key terms.
  • The following features have been added to game hubs:
    Every game will have a timer on the game hub tracking total time played.
    Game progress will also be displayed for games that have a maximum number of story activities.
  • A Friends Who Play tile has been added.
    You can see which of your friends own the game and who is currently online.
    By selecting the tile, you can see what your friends are doing, and you can also access your friends' profiles where you'll be given more interaction options.
  • The trophy tile has been moved and updated so it's easier to access and displays your trophy progress.
  • Competitive multiplayer cards can be displayed in full screen. By selecting Start Activity, you'll be taken straight to that match. The prominent placement and size of the card makes an easy option for multiplayer.
  • The following update has been made to the cross-play feature.
    In-game session cards of cross-play games, you can now see the members who are playing on other platforms.
  • The following features have been added to Game Base.
    You can now send a Share Screen request or start sharing your screen with a friend, directly from their profile. Select the Share Screen icon on your friend's profile.
    You can also send a Share Screen request to your friend from PlayStation App.
    On the voice chat card, a joinable icon will be displayed for party members playing a game you can join. You can join the game directly by selecting the player, and then selecting Join Game from the menu.
  • Friends that are active on PlayStation App will now show up as online on your friends list.
  • We made the following improvement in game library:
    You can decide the default sort order for games within gamelists.
  • Use filters in your library to easily find PS VR- and PS VR2-compatible games.
  • The following settings have been added to game presets.
    You can set your preferences to manage who can join and who can invite other players to multiplayer sessions you've created for supported games.
    Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets > Online Multiplayer Sessions, and select your preferences in Who Can Join and Who Can Invite.
  • When downloading or installing a game, the way your saved data is checked has been changed.
    If it's a PS4 game and you have no saved data in console storage, you'll now be notified if PS4 saved data is available in cloud storage.
    If it's a PS5 game that can use PS4 saved data, and you have no saved data in console storage, you'll now be notified if PS4 saved data is available in cloud storage.
    To download your saved data from cloud storage, press the PS button to expand the notification, and then select Download PS4 Saved Data.
  • You can now select which Media Gallery files to manually upload to Captures on PlayStation App. Existing content policies still apply.
  • The following changes have been made to the on-screen keyboard.
    When you start entering characters, suggestions appear at the top of the on-screen keyboard. If you press the R1 button, instead of entering the first suggestion, you'll now just select it. To enter the selected suggestion, press the cross button.
  • If you see learned suggestions that you want the console to forget, you can delete them from the options menu.
  • (Only for Japanese keyboard) The suggestions that appear while entering characters are now shown in both half-width and full-width characters.
  • Unicode 15.0 emoji can now be displayed.
  • The time required for performing integrity checks on downloaded data has been greatly reduced. This process is done while the [Copying...] label is displayed on the downloaded item in the Downloads/Uploads control in the control centre.
  • The way installed games are started has been changed.
  • If your PS5 has the download version of a game that you haven't purchased (such as those that other users on your PS5 have purchased), and if you have the disc version, you can now play the installed download version by inserting the disc (without installing the disc version).
  • Similarly, if you've installed a game using the disc, and you've purchased the download version of the game, you can now play the installed disc version of the game without inserting the disc.
  • The hint system has been expanded to display a list of objectives if the game provides them. Select any objective to see a more detailed video or text hint.
  • You can now view and manage your authorized apps in Settings.
    Authorized apps are third-party apps and services that you've linked your account for PlayStation Network to. When using an authorized app, you give permission to share your account data with that app.
    To view and manage your authorized apps, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Authorized Apps.
  • We've updated the device software for DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.
    The update will improve stability.
  • You can now update the DualSense wireless controller device software with a wireless connection.
    If you have trouble updating the device software wirelessly, connect your controller to your PS5 using the USB cable to update it. You'll be able to update wirelessly for the next update.
  • DualSense Edge wireless controller and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers already support wireless updates for the device software. This update isn't required for performing wireless updates for these controllers.
  • The following issues or problems have been resolved.
    An error dialog message that gave misleading information referring to parental control restrictions when using the web browser was fixed.
  • An update was made to address an issue causing some IPS LCD monitors to flicker when VRR (variable refresh rate) is turned on. This update may help solve this issue on these monitors.

How to update the PS5 console system software

Set up automatic updates or manually update your system software by following the steps below.

  1. Go to Settings > System.
  2. Select System Software > System Software Update and Settings.
    Update Available appears if a newer version is available.
  3. Select Update System Software to update.

If you experience multiple failed downloads, please follow the Update PS5 system software using a PC or Mac instructions below.

If a system software update is stuck, restart the download by following the steps below. 

  1. Press the PS button on your wireless controller to go to the control centre and select Downloads/Uploads.
  2. Highlight the system software update and select View Error Info, then Try Again.

If you experience multiple failed downloads, please follow the Update PS5 system software using a PC or Mac instructions below.

If restarting the system software download fails, follow the instructions below.

  1. Turn off your PS5 console.
  2. Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
  3. Download the PS5 console update file below and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
    * There must be approximately 1,1GB of free space.
  4. Plug the USB drive containing the file into your PS5 console.
  5. Start your PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
  6. Select Update System Software.
  7. Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK.

If your PS5 console does not recognize the file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

PS5 console update file

How to reinstall the PS5 console system software

Reinstalling the system software on your PS5 console will delete all of the data on your PS5 console. This process is often referred to as a "factory" reset, or "hard" reset.

  1. Turn off your PS5 console.
    Press and hold the power button until your console beeps.
  2. Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
  3. Download the reinstallation file below and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
    There must be approximately 1,2GB of free space.
  4. Plug the USB drive containing the file into the PS5 console.
  5. Start your PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
  6. Select Reset PS5 (Reinstall System Software).

If your PS5 console does not recognize the file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

PS5 console reinstallation file

Having issues?

If you’re having issues with the system software update on your PS5 console, please visit the guide below for further steps.

System software update issue

Notice and history

Version: 22.02-06.50.00

  • The DualSense Edge wireless controller is now supported.
  • This system software update improves system performance.

Version: 22.02-06.02.00

  • This system software update improves system performance.

Version: 22.02-06.00.01

  • This system software update improves system performance.

Version: 22.02-06.00.00

  • In Game Library, you can now create custom gamelists to better organize your games.
    You can create your gamelist within the Game Library by selecting the Your Collection tab.
    Select games to add to your gamelist, and then decide what to name it.
  • We've updated the following for the Game Help feature:
    Game Help now informs you when there's help available, on both PS5 and mobile via PlayStation App.
    You can adjust whether the Game Help notifications are displayed. On PS5, select Settings > Notifications > Game Help. On PlayStation App, select Settings > Push Notifications > Game Help.
  • 1440p HDMI video output is now supported.
    Before use, run a test to see if your HDMI device supports 1440p output by going to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Test 1440p Output.
  • We've updated the following in Game Base:
    You can now request party members to start Share Screen to watch their gameplay.
    Go to the voice chat card, select the party member you want to send the request to, and then select Request Share Screen.
  • When you join a party, and a party member is playing a game that you can join, you'll now receive a notification. You can join the game directly from the notification.
  • When you receive a message, you can now view the sender's profile by selecting the message and pressing the options button.
  • We've updated the following for Friend Requests.
    When you accept a friend request in the Received list, you can now view your new friend's profile in Accepted Requests.
  • In the Game Base card, you can now send stickers and voice messages to your groups.
  • The following features are added to game hubs:
    In-progress activities can now be shown prominently at the top of the game hub to make it as easy and as fast as possible to get back to where you left off.
    If Game Help is available for an activity, the View Hints button will appear.
    In the Videos based on your recent gameplay section, you'll see labels for why the videos are recommended for you, such as "Fast Play", "High Score", or "performance".
  • While using the web browser, you can now select between two types of zoom functions.
    "Zoom" lets you increase the size of the elements on the page while adjusting their layout so everything fits without having to scroll left and right.
    "Magnify" increases the size of everything on the page without layout adjustments.
    The maximum zoom/magnification rate is now 500%.
  • We've reorganized the 3D audio settings.
    These settings are now under 3D Audio for TV Speakers and 3D Audio for Headphones in Settings> Sound.
    You can now listen and compare the difference between 3D and stereo audio on the same screen.
  • Voice Command now supports searching for content in YouTube using voice. Currently, Voice Command (Preview) is only available in English for players with PlayStation™Network (PSN) accounts in the US and UK.
    From anywhere on the PS5, including during gameplay, you can say "Hey PlayStation, search for [keyword] to YouTube." The YouTube app will open and relevant search results will be shown.
    The way you enter text using voice input has changed. Previously, if you had the screen reader turned on, you had to wait for the instructions to be read aloud before speaking into the controller to enter text using voice input. Now, you can skip the instructions by pressing the cross button.
  • The following improvements have been added to the screen reader feature.
    When controller button shortcuts for on-screen buttons are displayed, the screen reader now reads them aloud.
  • We've updated the following for Remote Play.
    It's now easier to use the keyboard on your PC or Mac when using PS Remote Play. We've removed the text entry box so you can use your keyboard to type directly onto your PS5 or PlayStation®4. In addition to typing, you can also now use the keyboard to control games that support it.
  • Custom button assignments are now enabled in the passcode input screen.
  • We've updated the DualSense wireless controller device software to improve stability.
  • An issue causing system software errors during rest mode in some PS5 consoles was resolved.

Notices

  • Don’t download or install the update using data other than the official update file provided online by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Don’t download or install updates by methods other than those described in the PS5 console documentation, or on this website. If you download or install the update data from a different source, by a different method, or on a console that has been altered or modified in any way, the console might not operate properly and might not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions can void the system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Interactive Entertainment.
  • Don’t install system software directly before or after a power outage.
  • Don’t turn off your console during the installation. Interrupting the installation can cause your console to be damaged.
  • You might not be able to use some applications or content without first updating the system software on your console.

System Software

By using, or accessing the system software, you agree to be bound by all current terms of this Agreement. To access a printable, current copy of this Agreement, go to http://doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-eula/.

Sony Interactive Entertainment, at its sole discretion, may modify the terms of this Agreement at any time, including any terms in the PS5 console documentation or manual, or http://doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-oss/index.html.

Please check back on this website from time to time for changes to this Agreement.

Updates to the system software, including security updates, will be released for your PS5 console from time to time which are necessary for the proper functioning of the console. 

You will be notified about new system software updates if your console is connected to the internet or when you insert a game disc that requires a later system software version to play. Alternatively, you can always revisit this page for the latest available updates. 

SIE strongly recommends always installing the latest update as soon as possible after the update is released. Failure to do so might expose your console to security risks and/or might compromise the proper functioning of the console.