The PS5 system gets an update to improve performance

Sony has released the 20.02-02.25.00 system update for the PlayStation 5, which weighs in at 866MB. The specifications are now unknown, with the official explanation saying “this computer software update improves system performance”. We have contacted Sony for feedback on what needs to change in the update.

Since its launch, unconfirmed reports have pointed to issues with the PS5’s rest system and external hard drive-related malfunctions – this update may be an attempt to fix them.

Unfortunately, I ‘ve tested this myself, and this update, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, does not fix the download sequence bug that was downloaded in other games.

If you would like to download the update manually, go to: Settings> System> Computer Software> System Software Update and Settings> System Software Update.

Following the November 12 release in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, the update will launch in several new regions, including Europe, shortly before the PS5’s second release date on November 19th.

We gave the PS5 an 8/10 rating, saying it was “not slick thanks to its fast SSD and significant dualSense controller”. Since the release, we’ve put together a feature about the 4 things we like about the PS5 and four things that need improvement.
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