A minor PS4 firmware update was released on 17th May 2018, updating the PS4 to version v5.55. Although a minor update, this update is mandatory to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog for this update can be found below.
PS4 Firmware
PS4 System Software Ver. 5.53
Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS4 today, updating the system software to v5.53. The update is approximately 440 MB and allows you to make changes to how much data is collected from your PS4, presumably in relation to the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, which comes into effect on 25th May 2018.
PS4 System Software Ver. 5.50
PS4 Firmware 5.50 is now out of beta and available for all owners to download. This major firmware update adds lots of new features and improvements to the system, including Play Time Management for Parents, Supersampling Mode for PS4 Pro, improvements to the PS4 Library and more. The official changelog as been included below.
PS4 System Software Ver. 5.01
A minor update for the PS4 has been released, updating the system software version to v5.01. This is a very minor update and is currently not mandatory to install. However, it may be required if you attempt to play some newer games. The changelog indicates that this update improves system performance.
PS4 System Software Ver. 5.00
The latest major PS4 Firmware update is out of beta and available to download to everyone. This new update continues to improve the system software by allowing gamers to customise their friends list, easily manage family member accounts, and makes further changes to Notifications, including colour customisation.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.74
Sony has released PS4 Firmware v4.74, which is a minor update to improve system performance. The software update is currently optional, but may be required when starting certain newer games. The new update means Sony is also preparing to release Firmware v5.00 Beta 6 to to patch the same issue.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.72
Another minor firmware update for the PS4 has been released today, updating the system software to version v4.72. The update is purely for performance improvements and bug fixes, but the official changelog can be found below.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.71
A new firmware update has been released for the PS4, updating the system software to version v4.71. This minor update improves the system performance, and isn’t mandatory to access the PlayStation Network.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.70
Sony has released Firmware v4.70 for the PS4, which is a minor update to the system software. The firmware is mandatory, which means you’ll need to update your console before you can play online. The changelog for the update can be found below, which includes improvements to the system performance.
PS4 System Software Ver. 4.55
Sony has released a minor firmware update for the PS4, bring the current system software to v4.55. Unfortunately, the update doesn’t do much except fix bugs with the system. According to the changelog, the update simply “improves the quality of the system performance”.