A new mandatory firmware update for the PS4 was released earlier today, to improve the stability of the PS4 system. The minor update is 250MB in size, and is required if you wish to access the PlayStation Network. The changelog (below) states that stability has been improved, but doesn’t mention what features are affected.
PS4 Firmware
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.10
Sony has released PS4 Firmware v3.10 this morning, adding support for verified PSN accounts and adding more stickers. It’s a minor update for the system software, and unfortunately it’s mandatory, so you will need to update your console before you can access the PlayStation Network.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.00
PS4 Firmware v3.00 is now officially available to download as of earlier today. The update is a major one, adding lots of new social features to the console, including Events, Communities, and adding comments to the “What’s New” section. You can now also stream live to YouTube, and post 10-second video clips to Twitter. Check out the full changelog here.
PS4 System Software Ver. 3.00 (Beta)
The official PS4 Firmware v3.00 beta changelog was leaked online by an unnamed beta tester, revealing the new features and changes to the next major PS4 software update. It’s worth noting that features may change before the final version is released, and not everything in this changelog will make it into the final public release.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.57
PS4 Firmware v2.57 is now available to download, and is required to access the PlayStation Network. The update itself is a minor one, improving system stability and fixing bugs with the System Software. The official changelog can be found below.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.55
PS4 Firmware v2.55 is now available to download, and is required to access the PlayStation Network. The update itself is a minor one, improving system stability and fixing bugs with the System Software. It’s worth noting that this update has caused a bug with reading discs, in particular, when ejecting the disc while the console is on stand-by mode.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.51
Mandatory PS4 Firmware v2.51 is now available to download, and is required to access the PlayStation Network. The update itself is a minor one, improving system stability and fixing bugs with the System Software. The official changelog can be found below.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.50
PS4 Firmware v2.50 is now available to download, and we have the official changelog right here. Along with the announced changes and features in the firmware, there are a few other features present in the changelog, including a new “Discover” feature and video controls using the DualShock 4 touchpad.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.04
Earlier this week Sony released a minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to v2.04. The firmware update is mandatory and weights in a just under 300 MB. If you haven’t booted up your console in the last few days, you’ll be promoted to install the update when you do.
PS4 System Software Ver. 2.03
Sony has released another minor update for the PS4, updating the system software to v2.03. The minor update is mandatory to install and does nothing more than improve system stability during use of some features. You will be prompted to install the update next time you boot up your console.