PlayStation 4 update 5.0 – firmware codenamed NOBUNAGA is now being released, which brings a number of new options and features reserved exclusively for PlayStation 4 Pro and VR.
Among the major innovations that players will find after the update, we point out the implementation of ‘Follow Anyone’ option designed to make the system more flexible, simple and family-friendly. And now user can add up to 7 family members and customize the content filter settings for each user. It also revises the management of the Friends List by implementing the “Custom Lists” that will replace the “Favorite Groups” tab.
There is also great news for live streaming enthusiasts if they own Playstation 4 Pro, can run their live streaming on Twitch at 1080p at 60fps. You can also connect directly to your “Community” to allow users to easily reach broadcasts and groups via the “Live from PlayStation” button.
Owners of PlayStation VR, on the live stream, can finally view users’ messages and comments in both movie mode and VR mode, interacting with others directly from the headset. In addition, the 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound support on the headset through the headphones when watching Blu-ray and DVD in movie mode.
Adding the ability to share your own music from Spotify and PlayStation Music, even by sending a simple message to PlayStation 4, and new settings let you disable the various pop-up notifications.
Updates also in the “Quick Menu” area where you can control the progress of the download or new invitations in addition to adding the “Leave this party” button.
The update rollout has begun for very few hours, so all PlayStation 4 users will receive a notification directly from the console asking to download and upgrade the platform firmware.