PS5 Firmware Update Adds New Features in Parties

PlayStation 5's firmware update 24.01-08.60.00 has added new features to Parties upon its release today, January 24.

The update, which weighs in at 1.186GB, lets you see the list of parties you’ve joined in the past via the Parties tab, the PlayStation website revealed. From there, you can restart a party by selecting it from the Recent list.

Elsewhere, Sony has updated the PS5 for the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. IGN's PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds review returned a 7/10. We said: "Sony’s Pulse Explore Earbuds are laser-focused on, and deliver, high-quality sound for gaming, but that leaves little room for many features that are found in comparable Bluetooth earbuds in this price range."

And, as always, there are improvements to system software performance and stability.

PS5 Firmware Update 24.01-08.60.00 Patch Notes

Version: 24.01-08.60.00

• We've added new features in Parties.
  • In the Parties tab, you can now see the list of parties you've joined in the past. You can easily restart a party just by selecting it from the Recent list.
• We've updated the device software for the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds.
  • You can now use the sound equalizer feature.
  • You can now use the sidetone feature, which makes it easier for you to hear your own voice in voice chats.
• When you have a PULSE Explore wireless earbuds nearby, a notification will now appear to let you connect to them quickly. You can now easily switch the connection from your PC to your PS5 through this notification.
• We've improved system software performance and stability.
• We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

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