Sony has released the first system update for the PS5 in 2026, and this isn’t your usual stability update, as this actually adds new features to the console. Console owners will see the download appear as PS5 update 26.01-12.60.00.06, and this further enhances the quality-of-life experience to the Welcome Hub and more. You can now turn on read receipts to show other players when you’ve read their messages. To turn on your read receipts, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Privacy > View and Customize Your Privacy Settings . Under Communication and multiplayer , set Show read receipts to other players on PS5 and PlayStation App to Allow .