# PlayStation 5 New PS5 System Software update features audio focus and the return of the classic console UI customizations

- Product: PlayStation 5 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/playstation-5)
- Vendor: Sony
- Date: 2025-04-23
- Original notes: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/04/23/new-ps5-system-software-update-features-audio-focus-and-the-return-of-the-classic-console-ui-customizations/
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/playstation-5/releases/2025-04-23-new-ps5-system-software-update-features-audio-foc

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We continue to work behind the scenes to bring new enhancements to the PS5 experience, and today we are excited to announce two key additions based on player feedback – audio focus and the return of t…

- **added** — Audio focus feature added based on player feedback
- **added** — Classic console UI customizations returned to PS5