PS5 Update 21.02-04.51.00 Rolled Out This March 8, and Does the Expected

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Heads up, PS5 owners! Sony has released the PS5 update 21.02-04.51.00 firmware update today (full version is 21.02-04.51.00.01-00.00.00.0.0). This is a small downloaded, and does what an unannounced system update is expected to include when rolled out, and that’s improving system performance.

PS5 Update 21.02-04.51.00 Patch Notes:

File Size: 900MB

Here’s what’s shown on the PS5 update page when you’ve downoaded the file:

  • This system software update improves system performance.

While this PS5 firmware update might not include front-facing changes, the upcoming firmware update version 3.0-05.00.00 which is in beta, will feature quite a few new stuff!

For the list of new items in the upcoming firmware, head on over here.

We’re keeping an eye out on things, and if there’s any stealth changes made with this firmware update, we’ll be sure to update the post accordingly. Likewise, if you spot anything from this console update, let us know what you find down in the comments.

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