PS5 Firmware Update 24.02-09 Released, Here Is The Changelog

Sony has rolled out a new system software update for the PlayStation 5 today. Firmware update 24.02-09 for the PS5 adds DualSense controller sound enhancements, Share Screen interactions and brings some improvements to system performance.

Firmware update 24.02-09 aims to enhance the user experience on PS5. The updated system software enables the DualSense controller speakers to produce higher volume sound, allowing players to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly. The mic input quality has also been enhanced by a new AI machine learning model. Additionally, background noise from button presses and game audio is reduced for improved voice chat. After the update, players may notice that sounds from their controller speaker are louder. Adjustments to the volume can be made via the control center.

PS5 Firmware Update 24.02-09 Changelog

The full changelog for PS5 firmware update 24.02-09 can be seen below.

• The device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers has been updated to improve their sound features.
  • The controller speakers can now produce higher volume sound, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.
  • The mic input quality on these controllers has been improved with a new AI machine-learning model. Background noise from button presses and game audio are suppressed, resulting in a better voice chat experience.
• You can now adjust the brightness of your PS5’s power indicator.
  • Go to Settings > System > Beep and Light, and then select Brightness.
• New features have been added to Parties and Share Screen.
  • Players watching Share Screen can use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host’s gameplay.
    • Viewers can use a pointer or indicate a specific location on the gameplay screen with ping.
    • Viewers can also send emoji reactions.
    • This feature is available when the host turns on Viewer Interactions in the Share Screen settings.
• Unicode 15.1 emoji is supported. You can now use them in messages.
• The device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, PlayStation VR2 headset, PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, and Access controller has been updated to improve stability.
• The system software performance and stability has been improved.
• The messages and usability on some screens has been improved.

The new PS5 firmware update has a download size of approximately 1.17 GB. Booting up the console should automatically begin the download.