Problem update for PS5 & PS4 causes headaches to players

Sony is currently distributing new firmware updates for the PS4 and the PS5. But the new console software not only brings new features, but also causes some problems. After all, one of the largest has been released again.

• PS4 & PS5: That's in the new update
• New firmware makes problems

PS4 & PS5: That's in the new update

At regular intervals Sony publishes new updates for its consoles. In most cases, the merely serve to increase system stability to close vulnerabilities or to fix small errors.

However, with the last update for PS4 & PS5, new features have also received. For example, PlayStation players have been pleased to receive a new chat feature since the update on the firmware version 9.50 (22.01-05.00 for the PS5). Parties can now be created either in open or closed form . In open mode, your friends can join your session of your session, in the closed state, however, accession is only possible if you have sent an invitation in advance.

In addition, PS4 players can now control the volume of members of a party individually . Owners of a PS5 stood this function already available.

For PS5 players, however, there is a small bad news: The new update also does not turn on VRR . The feature should prevent tearing and thus ensure a quieter and visually more fluid image. According to the official blog entry, however, the variable refresh rate will finally be submitted in the next few months (Source: PlayStation Blog).

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New firmware makes problems

But the update also caused some problems with the players. On Reddit reports a number of PS4 and PS5 users that has been denied them after the update the access to PS plus content despite active subscription .

In fact, the problem occurred even in players who had not installed the update. The Simple Reason: The PS-Plus server were not available during the Rout PlayStation updates. Meanwhile, however, all services are online and available .

But that does not seem to be the only problem. Some PS5 players also report that they can no longer use their PS5 controller after the update . In some cases, the gamepad does not even turn on, but others mention that the controller is activated and also connects to the console, but shortly afterwards the connection breaks off again.

The new software for the PS5 does not seem to be completely error free. Who can, so best is still waiting for a bit with the update.