PlayStation 4 update merges Party and Messages, improves 2FA Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation 4 update merges Party and Messages, improves 2FA Plus, new Knack avatar icons. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 14 Oct 2020 22 comments You can take a look at brand new PlayStation 4 system software from Sony today. PS4 system software 8.0 launches worldwide today and streamlines Party and Messages, letting you use the same groups of players to voice and text chat, and allowing you to mute all mics from your Quick Menu. Enhanced 2-Factor Authentication now supports third-party authenticator apps as well as a simple text message to your mobile phone. Parental Controls have been updated, and now let a child account request access to features in specific games. Parent accounts can choose to whitelist a particular game's communication features or user-generated content. The little-used Event feature sounds like it is being scaled back - you will no longer be able to create new events or access existing ones made by others. Private communities will continue to exist, though new ones can no longer be created. Alongside all this, the PS4 Remote Play app for your smartphone will today lose the "4" in its title as it adds in support for Remote Play from PS5. Finally, today's system software includes a selection of new PlayStation avatar icons. "An array of new avatars from your favourite games will be available, including Bloodborne, Journey, Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, The Last of Us Part 2, The Last of Us Remastered, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and many more," the PlayStation blog states. Don't worry - even though the blog curiously omits its mention, we've checked and there are couple of new avatars for Knack. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store