Sony has quietly rolled out a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5 today, dated June 3, 2025. The PS5 update, labeled as version 25.04-11.40.00, appears to be a minor revision with limited changes. According to the official patch notes, this update focuses primarily on enhancing certain screen messages and usability, but does not introduce any notable new features or user-facing improvements.
PS5 Firmware Update 25.04-11.40.00 Changelog
The brief patch notes simply state:
“We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.”
While Sony has not provided detailed information regarding the scope of these refinements, such incremental updates are generally intended to polish system interactions, correct minor inconsistencies, or streamline menu navigation. As is common with these smaller updates, no new functionalities or settings were introduced, and most users may not immediately notice any visible changes following installation.
This update follows a more substantial one released earlier under version 25.03-11.20.00, which brought several noteworthy enhancements. These included the introduction of Audio Focus, a feature designed to improve accessibility by amplifying quieter in-game sounds and voice chat frequencies, especially when using headphones. It also added new PlayStation console generation-inspired themes for the home screen, offering users more personalization options. Furthermore, that version included general performance and stability improvements across the system.
For those curious about the Audio Focus feature from the previous update:
- It can be enabled via Settings > Sound > Volume > Audio Focus.
- It supports multiple presets for specific frequencies and is exclusive to headphone users.
While today’s update may not carry the same level of impact, it serves as part of Sony’s ongoing efforts to maintain system reliability and improve user experience in subtle ways.
If you have noticed any undocumented changes or differences in functionality after installing version 25.04-11.40.00, feel free to share your findings.
