PS4 system software update features

Find the latest updates to the PlayStation®4 console system software.

Version: 11.50

  • We’ve improved system software performance and stability.
  • We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Version: 11.02

  • 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.

Version: 11.00

  • You can now sign in to your PS4 console without a password with PS App.
    On your mobile device, scan the QR code to sign in, just like for PS5. Some authentication actions can also use push notifications on PS App.
  • You can now see emoji reactions to messages.
  • We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Version 10.50

  • You can now access your authorized apps in Settings.
    • Authorized apps are third-party apps and services that you've linked your account for PlayStation Network to.
    • When using an authorized app, you give permission to share your account data with that app. 
    • To view and manage your authorized apps, go to Settings > Account Management > Authorized Apps, and then scan the QR code with your mobile device.
  • Friends that are active on PlayStation App will now show up as online on your friends list.
  • Unicode 15.0 emoji can now be displayed.
  • You can see which of the players in your game session are on other platforms for games that support this feature.

Version 10.01

  • This system software update improves system performance.