GTA 6 Launch Sparks Fresh PS5 Security Crackdown
For players, frequent security updates may mean more downtime but also a safer console. For Sony, the outcome of this cat-and-mouse game could affect publisher trust and the security of major releases…
For players, frequent security updates may mean more downtime but also a safer console. For Sony, the outcome of this cat-and-mouse game could affect publisher trust and the security of major releases…
Key points - Sony released PS5 firmware update 26.07-14.22.00 on November 2, weighing 1.267 GB. - The update's patch notes state it includes security fixes to the system software. - It follows firmware 14.20, released 11 days earlier on October 21. - A late September jailbreak supported all PS5 consoles on firmware 7.00-13.60. - Concerns rise that a jailbreak for GTA 6's required firmware could lead to piracy.
Timeline - Late September: Jailbreak released for PS5 firmware 7.00-13.60, affecting all consoles not updated recently. - October 21: Sony releases firmware 14.20, widely seen as a response to jailbreak activity. - November 2: Sony releases firmware 26.07-14.22.00 with security fixes. - November 19: GTA 6 scheduled for release, potentially requiring firmware 14.20 or 14.22.
FAQ
Q: What does the new PS5 update do? A: It includes security fixes to the system software, according to the patch notes. No other changes are mentioned.
Q: Why is Sony releasing updates so frequently? A: Sony is trying to counter jailbreak efforts from the homebrew community, which has released exploits for older firmware versions.
Q: Could GTA 6 be pirated on PS5? A: There's concern that if a jailbreak for the firmware required by GTA 6 is released, the game could be pirated. However, no such jailbreak currently exists for the latest firmware.
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