PS5 System Software 26.01-12.60.00 Released with Stability Improvements

Sony has begun rolling out PS5 system software version 26.01-12.60.00. The new firmware does not introduce any headline features, instead focusing on general stability and quality-of-life improvements across the console experience.

Official summary

According to the company release and reporting from Push Square, the update is a standard maintenance patch. The changes are presented as broad fixes intended to improve system performance and reliability rather than deliver new functionality.

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Patch notes (summary)

  • General system stability and performance improvements.
  • Bug fixes addressing issues that could cause unexpected behaviour.
  • Minor user interface and quality-of-life tweaks.
  • Improvements to connectivity and online reliability in certain scenarios.
  • No major consumer-facing features or additions were included in this release.

Installation

The update installs via the console's system software menu: Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software. A brief restart of the console will be required. Players should ensure the update is applied to maintain the latest stability and compatibility.

Push Square reported the new firmware and linked to Sony's official release notes for additional detail.