Sony released PS4 system software version 14.02 on November 4, 2026. This update includes only security fixes for the system software, with no new features added and no significant interface changes visible to users.
Version 14.02 arrives more than a month after the release of version 14.00. The latter was launched in mid-September and was described as a minor performance update.
Following the PS5's release in 2020, the PS4 is no longer Sony's primary active hardware. However, Sony continues to periodically release firmware updates to maintain system stability, performance, and security for the legacy platform.
The current update notes do not disclose specific vulnerabilities, their scope, or technical details patched in this release. It is also currently impossible to confirm the actual effectiveness of version 14.02 in blocking existing exploits. Therefore, this update should not be directly interpreted as rendering any particular jailbreak method obsolete, and players still using the PS4 should not expect new system features.