PS5 Update 26.06-14.00.00: What the New System Software Brings

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PS5: Version 26.06-14.00.00 is now available for all PS5 and PS5 Pro owners to download. While there are no spectacular new menus, there are some practical improvements that PS5 Pro players, in particular, will notice.

What Exactly Does the New PS5 Update 26.06-14.00.00 Bring?

Here's an overview of the most important changes:

• The improved image quality provided by PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) is now active by default on PS5 Pro and no longer needs to be manually enabled in individual game settings.
• In party and voice chat, it will now visually indicate which participant is currently speaking.
• The Welcome Hub receives a new Community Activity view, which shows what friends are currently playing or which trophies they have recently unlocked.
• Bluetooth connection management has been revised, which, according to initial user reports, should reduce connection drops for headsets and controllers.

Do I need to manually install the PS5 update?

No, typically the PS5 system software will automatically download the update in rest mode, provided the console is connected to the internet. If you want to be sure, simply check manually under Settings -> System -> System Software Update to see if the new version is already installed.

What's particularly interesting is the context of the PSSR change: At the launch of the PS5 Pro, the improved upscaling technology had to be enabled by each studio individually via a patch for their game, which resulted in a noticeable patchwork of supported titles. The fact that Sony is now embedding PSSR deeper within the system and making it standard indicates that the technology is now reliable enough not to be treated as an experimental extra. For PS5 Pro owners, this practically means more games with better image quality, without having to do anything themselves.

Source: GamePro

Have you installed the update yet? Let us know in the comments if your Bluetooth connection feels more stable.