Sony has released a new update for its PlayStation 5 console that users can download right now. Sony first launched the PlayStation 5 in November of 2020, and since then, it has improved the system by releasing updates on a regular basis. Sometimes these updates have added new PS5 features for fans to check out, whereas other times these updates have been more technical in nature, fixing bugs or improving its general performance.
The latest system update for the PlayStation 5 was released to the masses on October 5, so it should be available for all PS5 owners to download now. However, those wondering what exactly this PS5 system update did are likely to be disappointed, as there were no major new features or functionality added with it.
Instead, PS5 system update 22.02-06.00.01 simply improves system performance. How exactly it improves system performance is unclear. Whenever Sony releases a PS5 system update like this, it keeps the patch notes vague. Regardless, the update is available now for all PlayStation 5 owners and while this particular one isn't all that big in the grand scheme of things, there should be more substantial PS5 updates down the road.
PS5 System Update Patch Notes for October 2022
- This system software update improves system performance.
We know of at least one new feature that's coming to PS5 consoles in a future update, though it's unclear exactly when it will be added. Sony recently launched its PlayStation Stars program in more territories, and it should be available in most of the world by next week. Right now, users in countries where PlayStation Stars is available have to access it using the PlayStation App, which isn't necessarily the most convenient considering the tasks involve doing things on the PS5 console.
Sony has indicated that a future PS5 update will bring PlayStation Stars to the PS5 console proper, which should make it much more convenient for PlayStation gamers to take advantage of the new loyalty program. For those unfamiliar with it, PlayStation Stars rewards players for making purchases and launching certain games on their consoles with points that can be redeemed for digital collectibles and even PlayStation Store credit.
PS5 gamers will have to wait a bit to get PlayStation Stars on their consoles, and there will likely be other updates that bring even more features to the system. For now, PS5 gamers can download the latest update for general system performance improvements.