How to check for updates on PS5 consoles and PS4 consoles

Find out how to check for system software, game, and application updates on your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console.

How to update games and applications on your PS5 console

When you start a game or app, it automatically updates to the newest version available.

  1. Highlight a game or app and press the options button.
  2. Select Check for Update.
    If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Automatic updates on PS5 console
  1. Highlight a game or app and press the OPTIONS button.
  2. Select Check for Update.
    If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Automatic updates on PS4 console

How to check the system software version on your PS5 console

  1. Go to Settings > System > System Software.
  2. Select Console Information.
    The system software version appears.
    You have the latest version installed if Up to date is shown under the system software version.

This menu also shows you your PS5® console name, IP Address and MAC Address.

Update PS5 console system software
  1. Go to Settings > System > System Information.
  2. Find System Software, and check whether the latest version is installed.

This menu also shows you your PS4® console name, IP Address and MAC Address.

Update PS4 console system software

Having issues updating games or apps?

If you’re unable to update an app or game on your PS5 console, please try the following.

  1. Test your internet connection by going to Settings > Network and then select Test Internet Connection.
    If you’re having internet issues, check the guide below for troubleshooting steps.
PlayStation Repairs
  1. Restart your PS5 console and try again.
  2. Make sure you’ve updated your PS5 console with the latest system software.
Update PS5 console system software
  1. Delete the game and reinstall it from your Game Library or game disc.
Delete games and apps on PS5 console
  1. Turn on your PS5 console in Safe Mode, and select Clear Cache and Rebuild Database.
Start PS5 console in safe mode
  1. Test your internet connection by going to Settings > Network and then select Test Internet Connection.
    If you’re having internet issues, check the guide below for troubleshooting steps.
PlayStation Repairs
  1. Restart your PS4 console and try again.
  2. Make sure you’ve updated your PS4 console with the latest system software.
Update PS4 console system software
  1. Delete the game and reinstall it from your Library or game disc.
Delete games and apps on PS4 console
  1. Turn on your PS4 console in Safe Mode, and select Rebuild Database.
Start PS4 console in safe mode

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