Sony has released a new firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v23.02-08.40.00. The update is currently optional to install. Changes include security fixes and performance and stability improvements.
The system software release notes can be found below, which also includes improvements to messages and usability on some screens. The last major firmware update was PS5 Firmware 8.00, which released in mid-September.
PS5 Firmware Version 23.02-08.40.00
- We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.
- We’ve improved system software performance and stability.
- We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.