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An update to the system software for PlayStation 4 consoles was released on 04/14/2021.
Always update your PS4™ console to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you can enjoy additional features, improved usability and enhanced security.
PS4 8.50 system software features
In Party, you can now enjoy Share Play with players on PS5 consoles.
In Messages, you can now turn notifications on or off for each of the groups you're in. On the group screen, open the options menu and select Turn Notifications Off.
Other updated features
On the game session details screen, you can now use the Request to Join button to ask the session leader to join their game session. The session leader can then send you an invite to join the game session.
When playing a game you've hidden, other players will no longer see that you're currently playing that game.
We've updated the file format for extended storage.
When you connect an extended storage device, its file format will be updated.
After that, you won't be able to use the device on a PS4 that has a previous version of the system software.
The Communities feature is no longer available.
If the system software update on your PS4 console is stuck, restart the update. If that fails, download the update file below to a USB drive, and follow the guide below to install the file on your PS4 console.
Right-click the file and "save as" to download the update file.
Reinstalling your PS4 system software will delete all of the data contained in your PS4 system storage; this process is often referred to as a "factory" or "hard" reset.
Right-click the file and "save as" to download the reinstallation file.
If your PS4 system software download is stuck, please delete the update and start again:
If you experience multiple failed downloads, please update the PS4 system software using a USB.
If you are having issues with your PS4 console system software update, please visit the Fix & Replace diagnostic tool for further steps and to arrange a repair.
This system software update improves system performance.
The following changes have been made to Party and Messages.
Trophy levels are new.
2-step verification is now available using authenticator apps.
The following changes have been made to Parental Controls.
Mute All Microphones has been added to the quick menu under Sound/Devices.
The following changes have been made for when you use Remote Play on mobile devices and computers.
Under Settings > Account Management > Privacy Settings, the following changes have been made.
The following changes have been made to Communities.
You can no longer create a new event in Events.
For some features, the content displayed on the screen has changed, as well as the screen design.
App Store, iPad, iPhone, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Google Play, the Google Play logo and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
This system software update improves system performance.
This system software update improves system performance.
This system software update improves system performance.
This system software update improves system performance.
This system software update improves system performance.
Main features in the system software update
*1 Download the latest version of PS4 Second Screen, available from Google Play™ or the App Store.
*2 Remote Play may not be compatible with every device.
*3 Depending on the device, certain features such as the touch pad and the vibration function may not be available.
Other updated features
* Some features, such as the touch pad and the vibration function, may not be available on the iPhone and iPad.
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Notices
System Software
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