Sony’s latest PS5 update was supposed to be a solution. Instead, it stirred up more trouble. Players from across the board, whether they’re diving into Final Fantasy 16 or exploring the eerie world of Elden Ring, started seeing visual glitches and random crashes. And it wasn’t just one or two games—it felt like a mini avalanche. Names like Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West, and Death Stranding Director’s Cut popped up with complaints too.
You might have noticed it yourself. Mid-battle, mid-mission, or even just cruising through the game’s world—bam—everything freezes or goes haywire. That’s when Sony had to step in with another update. The fix is here, at 1.3GB, similar to the one they sent out last week.
Square Enix, the creators behind FF 16, was quick to chime in. On their official account (yes, the one on X, formerly known as Twitter), they acknowledged the chaos, asking users to install the new system update. They promised they’d keep investigating, working with Sony to keep things in check. Funny enough, they were one of the few developers to actually speak up. The rest? Silent, despite the chorus of complaints flooding forums like Reddit.
But it’s not just about graphical bugs. Some of you who own a PS5 Slim are probably thinking, “What about my disc drive?” Well, you’re not alone. The latest update didn’t just mess with games—it also tinkered with the disc drives. Some consoles went rogue, randomly ejecting discs or flat-out refusing to read them. Blu-rays? Nope. PS5 games? Try again.
One user, understandably annoyed, said their disc drive had become completely useless. They tried every trick in the book—nothing worked. Another person mentioned that a hard reset did the job. But here’s the catch: resetting wipes your data. It’s a drastic move unless you’re planning to sell your console or have no other choice. For most, a simple restart might fix the problem.
Sony, for its part, had already previewed some of these features in a beta phase earlier this summer. The update didn’t just mess things up—it also brought some cool stuff, like a new hub to customize your PS5 background, 3D audio for headphones, and adaptive charging for controllers.
In the end, while the update caused headaches, there’s hope. Sony’s working on it, Square Enix is working on it, and the fixes are coming through. Just hang tight, try the restart trick, and keep an eye out for further updates.