Sony has rolled out PS4 system software program replace 12.50, the patch notes for that are transient and obscure, however those that’ve been maintaining with the PS4 modding neighborhood will know what the replace is all about. The brand new firmware improves usability, but in addition doubtless patches exploits that permit customers to jailbreak or mod the console. The PS4 has already been jailbroken, however the exploits solely work on older variations.
PS4 system software program replace 12.50 patch notes (March 24/25, 2025)
“We’ve improved the messages and value on some screens,” the official changelog reads. No different data was offered. PS4’s final system software program replace launched in January, with Sony plugging safety vulnerabilities.
Though Sony is beginning to wind down assist for PS4, don’t count on the corporate to surrender on safety patches. Earlier this month, one such firmware replace rolled out for the PS3, requiring gamers to replace their consoles to proceed utilizing its blu-ray drive. Contemplating that the PS4 nonetheless has a reasonably large neighborhood and equally large library of video games, it’s unlikely that Sony will surrender battling hackers simply but.
Sony has additionally rolled out a brand new PS5 system software program replace for March, which we’ve coated individually. Extra on that in our earlier article.