Sony has released a new PS4 system software update

Sony has released a new PlayStation 4 system software update.

Version: 11.00 introduces the ability to sign in to PS4 consoles without a password using PlayStation App.

“On your mobile device, scan the QR code to sign in, just like for PS5,” Sony said. “Some authentication actions can also use push notifications on PS App.”

Players can also now see emoji reactions to messages, and Sony said it has “improved the messages and usability on some screens”.

The PS4 update’s release coincides with the launch of a major PS5 system update.

It adds support for Dolby Atmos HDMI devices like soundbars, TVs or home theatre systems. This enables the console to pass the PS5’s 3D Audio feature to Atmos devices by rendering the 3D Audio channels (including overhead ones) to Atmos speakers.

It also introduces new accessibility features, including the ability to assign a second controller as an ‘assist controller’ to a single account, as well as the ability to turn on haptic feedback while navigating the PS5 system menu.

PlayStation Remote Play is now supported on devices running Android TV OS 12, and new voice commands are available in the US and UK.

Further reading

September’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics titles have been announced

Including Nier Replicant, Civilization VI, Cloudpunk, Call of the Sea, Star Ocean games

Sony will air a new State of Play presentation today at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST.

The company has said the broadcast will “focus on indie and third-party titles from around the world” and feature “updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles”.