Developer reveals potential PS5 firmware exploit ahead of GTA VI release

A developer has shown what appears to be a kernel-level exploit in Sony’s latest PlayStation 5 firmware, potentially reopening access to console features that Sony’s October update had restricted. The discovery matters because the update is reportedly required to play Grand Theft Auto VI, but it does not mean the game has been pirated or can now run on other platforms.

A video posted by developer Ge zine shows the PS5’s normally hidden Debug Settings, though no hacking method has been published. The developer suggested they may first disclose the issue through a bug bounty programme. Cracking games would also require a separate hypervisor exploit, which has not surfaced; for now, GTA VI requires a standard purchase, reportedly costing $80, and its physical edition comes with a download code.