PS Portal Update for March 2026 Brings Welcome Improvements

Just as we moaned about the lack of a new PS Portal system software update in our previous article, Sony surprised us. Coming later tonight (March 18 in some regions) is a new PS Portal firmware that brings much-needed improvements to its Remote Play and Cloud Streaming features.

PS Portal system software update for March 17/18, 2026 detailed

Here’s what the update brings, per the PS Blog:

1080p High Quality mode To enable the mode, go to [Quick Menu] > [Max Resolution] and select [1080p High Quality] during Remote Play or Cloud Streaming. You can apply the change by restarting the Remote Play / Cloud Streaming session. Improved Product Detail Page: When you select “Stream” on the product detail pages of game bundles, a new UI will show up, allowing you to select a specific game to play from that bundle. Game Invite: If you’re actively streaming a supported title and receive game invites, you’ll now see a clear on-screen notification on PS Portal, ensuring you never miss an invitation while playing. Enhanced Trophy notifications: Trophy notifications now clearly display the trophy name and associated image when unlocked. Platinum trophies will also feature their special animation, bringing greater visibility and celebration to your achievements. Improved Search screen: The search interface has been refined for a smoother experience, such as the On-Screen Keyboard display being available immediately when going into search.

In addition to the above, PS Portal users will now be able to create a PSN account or sign into an existing account by simply scanning a QR code displayed on the remote player with a mobile device.

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