PS5 Firmware Update Out Now, We Hope You Like Emojis

PS5 firmware update 26.03-13.20.00 (catchy!) is available to download now.

And this latest system software patch isn’t just your usual stability upgrade — it’s actually packing an all-important improvement… more reaction emojis. Get in!

If you make use of messages on PS5, then you’ve probably noticed that you can ‘react’ to text from other people with a small selection of emojis, like a laughing face, or a thumbs up.

This update adds a broader range of reactions, allowing you to (hopefully) fulfil your communicative dreams.

But that’s not all. The patch also improves the readability and usability of some screens. We assume this refers to some very minor visual tweaks across the console’s user interface.

For the sake of professionalism, here are the very short patch notes:

PS5 Firmware Update 26.03-13.20.00 Patch Notes

• We’ve added more emojis that you can use for message reactions.
• We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Will you be making immediate use of those emoji reactions? Go overboard with a laughing-crying face, or just give us a stoic thumbs up, in the comments section below.