Why You Should Update Your PS5
Automatic updates are super important for staying on top of your console’s performance and security. Sony regularly comes out with software updates that introduce new features, while also improving on the current ones and patching up any potential security concerns. The updates can be anything from minor tweaks to major changes in the UI. For example, some of the more recent updates have introduced features likevariable refresh rate (VRR) support, or evenexpanded storage options.
Not only this, most game developers out there are constantly putting out release patches and updates for their titles. This usually includes performance optimizations, bug fixes, and sometimes even new content. By making sure that your games are up-to-date, you are 100 percent guaranteed to experience them without any weird bugs that could throw a wrench in your gaming sessions.
Setting Up Automatic Updates On Your PS5
Alright, now that we’ve gotten the “why” out of our way, here’s the “how” -
Configuring Rest Mode Settings
With these changes, we’re basically telling the PS5 to maintain an internet connection even when it’s in Rest Mode.
Configuring Automatic Game Updates
In case you want to manually check a particular game for any updates, just highlight the game on your home screen, hit the “Options” button on your controller, and choose “Check for Update” from the menu that pops up. This way you’re able to be sure you’ve got the latest version before playing.
Okay, we promise this is the absolute last step in our process. Follow these steps to make sure your game updates are automatically set off:
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you run into any issues with the automatic updates, try these troubleshooting steps:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prioritize which games get updated first?
Thatwouldbe a pretty neat trick, but unfortunately, the PS5 does not have a feature where you can customize what gets updated first. As a rule, updates usually happen whenever they’re released (or whenever you last played it).
Do automatic updates apply to games on external storage?
Yep. All those games on your external drive can still get automatically updated as long as the drive is hooked up to your console and it’s online.
What happens if an update fails to install?
Typically, the PS5 will attempt to download and install again whenever it checks for an update. However, if it still fails to install, try and manually update it. You can also use the troubleshooting guide if necessary.
Can I roll back an update if I experience issues?
Unfortunately, Sony does not have a way to roll back any system software updates as of now. You can’t really revert to previous versions for games, either, but developers always release patches to fix any issues.
