Sony has made a new software version available globally for the PlayStation 5, identified by the code 26.01-12.60.00, with a focus on improving the social experience and interface navigation. The data pack, which occupies approximately 1.3 GB of console storage, introduces features requested by the community to make interaction between players more dynamic and transparent.
The main changes aim to reduce the time it takes to join gaming sessions with friends and offer greater control over text communication. The distribution of the file occurs gradually in all regions where the console is sold.
Device owners who keep the automatic download setting active in rest mode will receive the installation without the need for manual intervention.
Interface and connectivity improvements
The feature known as “Welcome Hub” received a significant functional update, gaining a new widget dedicated to friends’ activities. Essa tool allows the user to view what their contacts are playing and join the game immediately with a single command, eliminating the need to navigate through several internal game menus.
In terms of communication, the system now supports read receipts when exchanging messages, working in a similar way to chat applications on smartphones. The functionality indicates when a sent text has been viewed by the recipient, bringing more clarity to social interactions within the platform.
Privacy remains a central pillar, and enabling this read receipt feature is completely optional. Jogadores who prefer not to reveal when they read a message can keep the function disabled through the system settings.
Step by step configuration
To manage the new read receipts functionality, the user must access the console’s privacy settings. The procedure is simple and allows you to customize the experience according to the individual preference of each profile registered on the device.
Follow the steps below to perform manual adjustment:
– Acesse the “Users and Contas” menu in the main settings.
– Selecione the “Privacy” tab and click “View and customize your privacy settings”.
– Localize the section called “Communication and multiplayer”.
– Altere the “Show read receipts” option to allow or block the function.
Stability and overall performance
In addition to the new features visible in the interface, version 26.01-12.60.00 includes code optimizations that operate in the background. Essas corrections aim to increase the stability of the operating system, preventing occasional crashes and ensuring greater fluidity in navigation both in the original model and in versions Slim and Pro.