Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn’t your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console. Console owners will see the download appear as PS5 update 26.01-12.60.00.06, and this further enhances the quality-of-life experience to the Welcome Hub and more.
Clocking in at just 1.3 GB, the file download is available now worldwide, and we have the complete patch notes available below.
Here’s everything new according to Sony:
This is surprising to see, as I assumed the first console patch would be one solely for stability. Chances are, Sony will be talking about upcoming new features headed to the PS5 soon, and once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.
In other PlayStation news, the first PSN Store sale of the year is still live, and we have the important discounts in it curated in a handy list.
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Dude this is like a couple months old
Research before you post.
Clickbait, The features listed above are old.
This is literally what PlayStation lists as included in this update: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software-info/
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