The latest PS5 system software is version 26.07-14.22.00, released by Sony on 2 November 2026. It applies to every PS5, PS5 Pro included. Sony describes what each version changes in its official release notes, and you’ll find a summary below.
Current version: 26.07-14.22.00
Released: 2 November 2026
Release notes: Sony’s official pageWe update this page with every new version.
What version 26.07-14.22.00 changed
Sony’s release notes for this one are a single sentence: “We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.” No new features, no menu changes. Sony hasn’t said which vulnerabilities the update patches, so there’s nothing more to add.
Sony writes the number as “Version: 26.07-14.22.00”. Version 26.07-14.20.00 came out on 21 October 2026 and improved the messages and usability on some screens, so it and 26.07-14.22.00 arrived less than two weeks apart.
Sony keeps the official notes for every version on its PS5 System Software Info page.
How to check whether you’re on the latest version
Go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings. If Sony has released something newer than what’s on your console, you’ll see “Update Available” there. If you don’t, you’re up to date.
How to update your PS5
The easiest option is to let the console handle it. In the same System Software Update and Settings menu, turn on Download Update Files Automatically and Install Update Files Automatically. The PS5 then installs updates in rest mode, as long as it stays connected to the internet while resting.
To do it manually, select Update System Software in that menu when “Update Available” shows up. If the console has no internet connection or the download keeps failing, you can update from a USB drive in Safe Mode. Our PS5 update guide walks through every step, including the exact folder and file names. Only download the file from Sony’s official PS5 system software page.
PS5 system software version history
Sony doesn’t publish release dates for its versions. For the two newest, the dates come from matching reports by two news outlets; for older ones we only list the number and the contents. Newest first.
| Version | What it changed |
|---|---|
| 26.07-14.22.00 (2 November 2026) | Security fixes to the system software. |
| 26.07-14.20.00 (21 October 2026) | Improved messages and usability on some screens. |
| 26.06-14.10.00 | Security fixes, better performance and stability. |
| 26.06-14.00.00 | Enhance PSSR Image Quality on by default (PS5 Pro only), a who’s speaking indicator in voice chat, the Community Activity widget in the Welcome Hub. |
| 26.02-13.00.00 | Improved PSSR on PS5 Pro, Unicode 17.0 emoji, Showcase Mode and Slideshow mode in the Welcome Hub. |
| 26.01-12.60.00 | Jump straight from the Friends Activity widget into a friend’s game, read receipts for messages (rolling out gradually). |
In between came versions 26.05-13.60.00, 26.04-13.42.00, 26.04-13.40.00, 26.03-13.20.00 and 26.01-12.70.00, with 25.08-12.40.00 before them. Their notes are on Sony’s official page.
We covered 26.06-14.00.00 in a separate news story on the 26.06-14.00.00 update. PS5 Pro owners can switch the default PSSR off under Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Enhance PSSR Image Quality.
Safety tips and what to do if the update fails
Sony repeats a few rules for every update. Only download update files from an official Sony source. Don’t install an update right before or right after a power cut. Never turn the console off during installation, because an interruption can damage it. And without the latest system software, some apps or content may not start.
If a download gets stuck, press the PS button to open the control centre, go to Downloads/Uploads, highlight the update, select View Error Info and then Try Again. If the console shows an error code, look it up in our list of PS5 error codes. Still running a PS4 as well? We track its current firmware on the PS4 system update page.
Join our Discord and ask other players whether the update went smoothly for them: GamersTogether Discord.
FAQ
The latest is 26.07-14.22.00, which Sony released on 2 November 2026. The official release notes are on Sony’s support page, and you can find every version in the history table above.
We’d recommend it. Sony warns that without the latest system software some apps or content may not start.
Go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings. If you see “Update Available” there, Sony has released a newer version than the one on your console.
Sony doesn’t announce system update dates in advance. We’ll add the new version here as soon as Sony releases it.
Use a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or exFAT and Safe Mode. Download the update file on a computer from Sony’s official page; the full steps are in our PS5 update guide.
Information verified on 10 November 2026. For more PlayStation news, head to our PlayStation section, and for every platform at once see the console system updates overview.