New PS5 UI Explained: Who Has the Update and What's Different
PlayStation LifeStyle • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony is rolling out a new PS5 UI update in April 2026 via a server-side feature update, meaning no download or beta participation is required.
- The update is being staggered regionally and is not yet available to all players, with no way to force the update manually.
- The main change replaces the previous two tabs (Games and Media) with multiple new tabs for PS Store, PS Plus, Games, Library, and Media, navigable using L1 and R1 buttons on the DualSense controller.
- The update does not include any new themes or additional features beyond the tab navigation changes.
- Some confusion arose from early reports and screenshots, but the UI changes are genuine and have not been available for over a year as some users speculated.
