PlayStation 5 has been blocked from launching games from the disc - they require a firmware update

Owners of PlayStation 5 consoles have found another reason for dissatisfaction with Sony's policies. Users report that the console now refuses to launch games from the disc without updating the system software to the latest version.

One of the first to discover the problem was a gamer with the nickname Kajzer_Milloy: he said that he could not launch The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered from the disk, because the console required installing the latest firmware. According to him, now even a completely physical edition cannot be played on PS5 without a system update.

Players' reaction

The community greeted the news sharply negatively. In the comments, users urge not to download official updates, but instead to use jailbreak - techno-enthusiasts have already hacked the PlayStation 5 firmware up to version 13.60, and Sony cannot yet completely block these methods.

Some players are seriously considering switching to Xbox, however, as those who have already had experience with Microsoft consoles note, leaving is not always justified: “I had an Xbox. To be honest, it was much worse back then,” explained Kajzer_Milloy, adding that he bought the PS5 because there was no better solution on the market.

Context

The situation is exacerbating Sony's already tense relationship with its audience. The company has previously blocked access to PSN modified consoles without firmware version 14.10, and blogger and consumer advocate Louis Rossman announced a $17,000 reward for hacking the protective shell of the PS5 - as a protest against Sony's decision to phase out physical editions.

Source: ixbt.games