Sony issues a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5 as the PS5 homebrew and jailbreak community continues efforts to gain greater control of the console. Multiple outlets link the update to an ongoing “jailbreak race,” with attention focused on whether the latest software version can be bypassed as gaming expectations rise around Grand Theft Auto 6.
Engadget reports that the latest firmware “may have already been cracked,” citing a video that appears to show a kernel exploit. Polygon describes hackers as claiming a major new breakthrough, while also noting that obstacles remain, including hurdles attributed to Sony and Rockstar. IGN frames the update in the context of the homebrew community’s ongoing attempts, emphasizing the competitive timing rather than a specific confirmed exploit.
