PS5 Firmware Brings Social Upgrades and Read Receipts in January 2026
Sony’s PS5 system software update 26.01-12.60.00 (January 28, 2026) adds new social features, including a direct jump from the Friends Activity widget to friends’ games and optional read receipts for messages, plus UI improvements and overall performance/stability tweaks; a PS4 update (13.04) accompanies the rollout.