Be very careful, because according to a good number of user complaints on forums and social networks like Twitter (X) and Reddit, apparently the last PS5 Firmware Update is more harmful than beneficial, because a large number of problems graphics, bugs and crashes in many games including Final Fantasy XVI, Death Stranding and Black Myth: Wukong.
Considering that the console market has always prided itself on its “plug and play” business model, this isn’t great news for Sony, especially when it coincides with the announcement of the next version of its console, the PS5 Pro.
Do not update your PS5 firmware at this time
To be honest, this situation is neither the first nor the last time, and in the end, no one in this world is immune to problems from time to time. The fact is that it seems that the latest PS5 firmware update leaves the console in a rather deplorable state with many games, and the situation is quite serious especially due to the fact that (as far as we know) you cannot roll back the firmware.
My brother is confused by a sudden bug https://t.co/G05UMwXsMY
September 16, 2024 • 2:31 p.m.
The fact is that this problem affects all PS5 models, and since the installation of new console software updates is usually automatic, unless you voluntarily disable it or cancel the process, many users will have this firmware version already installed. In this case, unfortunately, the only thing to do is wait for Sony to release a new firmware version that fixes the problem, which shouldn’t be long in coming since the Japanese should already be aware of the problem.
This issue has already been reported on the official Square Enix forums, and the developers have stated that they are already working to investigate and resolve the issue, in this case in Final Fantasy XVI, but they have also brought it to Sony’s attention directly so that it can be resolved. Pull yourself together and find a solution quickly.
Following the recent release of the PlayStation 5 system update, there have been reports of game crashes and graphical issues.
We are currently working with the SIE to investigate and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please wait for our next updates. #FF16
September 17, 2024 • 10:17 a.m.
And if you haven’t updated your PS5 for some reason, it’s best not to do so for now until you see what happens, because as we’ve already mentioned, many games are affected by graphical issues, console crashes, and even errors that make them unplayable. Titles like the recently released Final Fantasy XVI on PC, Black Myth: Wukong, and Death Stranding are receiving the most comments about this, but in a situation like this, it would be normal for many more games to be affected.
In any case, our recommendation regarding updates is to always wait a few days to update unless you have no other alternative, because as we said at the beginning, it is not the first time that a situation like this occurs and, if you have not yet installed the update, the one you save. There are times when you have no choice because a certain game requires a certain software version to work (on PS5, especially those for online play), or there are times when you want to have the latest graphics driver that guarantees you better performance. in a game, but in a normal situation … wait a few days before updating to see if there are problems or if everything is fine.
