Sony has recently rolled out a fresh system software update for the PS5 in July 2023. Since its release in November 2020, the PlayStation 5 has received various system updates from Sony. These updates have introduced new features to the console and focused on enhancing stability. For instance, the 4.0 update empowered users to integrate a custom M.2 SSD into their PS5, providing increased storage capacity for housing more games. Continuing this trend, Sony now brings another system software update for the PS5 console.
PS5 System Software Update for July 2023 Patch Notes
According to Push Square, the latest PS5 system software version 23.01-07.60.00 is now available, but it does not bring any significant changes or enhancements. The patch notes indicate that this update aims to enhance the console's system performance, suggesting that it is another stability update for the PS5. Similar to the previous updates in June and March, the focus of these recent versions has also been on improving stability.
This system software update improves system performance.
According to Push Square, this new update is optional, meaning gamers are not required to install it in order to access online functionality. Additionally, it does not include an update for the DualSense controller and has a total size slightly over 1 GB. While Sony has introduced significant system features in recent years, version 23.01-07.60.00 is simply another addition to the list of performance updates.
In 2022, Sony released a major PS5 system software update that brought several exciting features. These included support for 1440p HDMI video output and UI enhancements. Users were also able to create Gamelists and benefit from new social features. However, it seems that all subsequent system updates have focused on stability and performance, leaving fans to anticipate the introduction of new PS5 system features.
The absence of a particular feature on the PS5 is quite noticeable, as gamers are currently unable to personalize the home menu with themes. In the PS4 era, themes were widely available and developers even offered unique themes as pre-order bonuses, often accompanied by custom background music. Themes could also be purchased or obtained for free from the PlayStation Store. The PS5 UI appears to have less room for themes to function, leaving us curious about the potential introduction of this feature in the future.
