Sony PS3 Firmware Update 3.61 Coming Soon

The Japanese PlayStation Blog has confirmed that Sony will be releasing PS3 firmware 3.61 when they restore the PSN. But will the update contain any new features?
Three days ago Sony released a comprehensive update to their timeframe for bringing the PSN back up and running at full speed – with many services resuming by the end of the week.
Now we’re getting official (translated) confirmation that, as part of Sony’s updated security, users should expect to download a new firmware – designated 3.61.Sony had previously hinted at the possibility of a new firmware as part of their on-going FAQ blitz – with one community rep even teasing the possibility of new features.
However, the May 1 press release laid-out a pretty specific function for the update – which we now know is designated 3.61.

PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service.

According to an updated timeline featured on the Japanese PlayStation Blog, firmware 3.61 will arrive “soon” – meaning that the aforementioned “forced system software” will coincide with the restoration of PSN services and feature the “required” password change.