New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now as Sony Cracks Down on Jailbreaks

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Sony has released another system software update for the PS5, coming shortly after the previous one issued less than two weeks ago.

Version 26.07-14.22.00 is now available to download and install, and its single patch note makes clear what it is targeting:

• We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.

These fairly minor-sounding firmware updates are actually quite serious for Sony, as it aims to prevent hackers and modders from jailbreaking the PS5.

This has seen a significant rise lately, thanks to a perfect storm of contempt for PlayStation among hardcore users (no more discs), inflated prices, and AI-assisted tools that make opening up the console far easier than it might have been previously.

The situation has been gathering pace over the last month or two, and Sony is racing to plug holes in the PS5’s security to stop people from installing emulators and pirated software on hacked consoles.

Sony’s speedy response to the jailbreaking boom has drawn further ire from the pirates, which will no doubt make them more determined to crack the PS5.

Obviously this security patch will only be bad news to a small minority of PS5 users; if you’re using the machine normally, it’s probably best to get this installed.