Sony pushed a PS5 system update on Friday that Square Enix says is a response to bugs created by the console’s last firmware update.The publisher addressed the update on X (Twitter).“In response to the crashes and graphical bugs that were occurring on the PlayStation5 version of , [Sony Interactive Entertainment] have released a new system update,” the account posted.
“Please try downloading and installing this update.”Before today’s alleged fix, users reported that last week’s PS5 system update (24.06-10.00.00) triggered crashes while loading saves or fast-traveling.It could also add annoying black squares obstructing the in-game camera.Sony has kept things vague, only describing the update with the alleged fix (24.06-10.01.00) as improving “system software performance and stability.” Earlier this week, reported similar bugs in , and .It isn’t yet clear if the update fixes those games’ glitches.Users on Reddit claimed today’s update has fixed the problems with .
“Played for an hour post update with no issues,” u/AdSweaty411 wrote.“Yup no issues so far,” Redditor u/Icy-Confection-312 added.(We’ll update this story if any additional bug reports arise.)You can update your PS5 by heading to Settings > System, then System Software > System Software Update and Settings.
After the update appears, choose Update System Software.If you don’t see the available update (and haven’t already installed it), restart your console and try again.
