Sony might be making the final main system software update for the PlayStation 4, which might get to 7.50 firmware before the next-gen PlayStation (PlayStation 5?) launches.

Let’s start all that is official for now. The ResetEra users have shared the following: „Be one of the first players to try out the new PS4™ Party update, as part of the PlayStation® Beta experience. Play, chat and connect with even more friends online, as we’re boosting Party sessions from eight to 16 players – this brand-new feature is due to release in System Software Update 7.00. Performance for system updates is also being improved, meaning your PS4™ won’t always need to restart after every update. Going forwards, select system software updates will automatically be installed after download if the [System Software Update Files] setting is switched on, found under [Settings] > [System] > [Auto Downloads].

If you participate in this Beta trial, you won’t be able to join the same Party or use Share Play with others who aren’t also participating in the trial. Once you’ve opted into the trial, Parties that you’re able to join will have an asterisk (*) in front of the Party name.” So an improved Party number and no more rebooting console after a firmware installation? Not bad. The firmware is currently in beta, though, so it’s not available for everyone yet.

There’s one more thing that isn’t advertised: those who have an HDR display might appreciate that you can change the brightness on a system level (!) with the 7.00 firmware, so games or even Netflix might be looking better if you tune this setting. As the displays are different in quality and brightness, you can tune your PlayStation 4 to it. Fair play!

Sony might launch the 7.00 firmware officially either in late August or early September. Will the PlayStation 4 reach 8.00 before the PlayStation 5 comes out?

Source: WCCFTech, PSU