Sony rolled out a nifty little PS5 update for November 2025, but it hasn’t gone down well with players, from the looks of it. The update adds a new widget to the Welcome Hub alongside dynamic animated backgrounds (pictured above) that are designed to change with the seasons.
November 2025’s PS5 update apparently not what fans wanted
The new Welcome Hub widget displays players’ recent game stats, like time spent playing a certain game, sessions played, game progress percentage, trophy progress, etc.
These stats were recently added to the PS App as well, the latest version of which now displays your game progress in recently played games.
Players were expecting a little more than what they got, it seems. The most common complaint — you’ve guessed it — is the lack of proper UI-wide dynamic themes that we grew to love on the PS4.
Players are also complaining about the lack of useful features, like folders.
“I just want the folders back,” wrote one player. “I don’t even care about themes or specialized backgrounds of games anymore.” Dozens agreed.
I think it’s safe to say that dynamic themes aren’t coming back, at least not on the PS5. We hope, however, that PS6 brings back some of the beloved PS4 personalization and social features.
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It’s always interesting to see how updates can spark such strong reactions from the community. Change can be tough, especially when it affects gameplay. Hopefully, Sony takes player feedback into account moving forward.
Absolutely, it’s fascinating how passionate players can be about these changes. It seems like even small tweaks can significantly impact gameplay experience. I wonder if Sony will take this feedback into account for future updates!
Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how quickly players express their opinions on updates. Many are particularly frustrated with the new interface changes, which can really impact the overall gaming experience. It might be worth considering how often these updates prioritize functionality over user-friendly design.
truly passionate about their gaming experiences. It’s worth noting that player feedback can often lead to improvements in future updates, so hopefully, Sony will take these concerns into account. It’s always a balancing act between innovation and user satisfaction!
You’re absolutely right about the importance of player feedback! It’s interesting to see how updates can sometimes change the gaming experience in unexpected ways, both positively and negatively. Hopefully, Sony takes this feedback to heart for future updates!