PS5 Firmware 9.50: Free Remote Play Across Devices

Sony has released PlayStation 5 System Software Version 9.50. The headline change: Remote Play no longer requires a PS Plus subscription — streaming your PS5 to PC, Mac, iOS or Android is now free. The update also brings performance and UI quality-of-life improvements.

Patch Highlights

• Free Remote Play for all supported devices (no PS Plus needed).
• Faster resume times and improved system stability.
• DualSense haptics improvements for remote sessions.
• Party chat and UI refinements to boost social features on console and remote clients.

Sony’s blog recommends updating controllers and clients to the newest firmware versions to ensure the best Remote Play experience. The company also noted ongoing work to improve latency and adaptive bitrate for mobile networks.

Note: Some features may be region-locked; check official Sony patch notes for device-specific limitations.