New PS5 jailbreak means almost every console can now be unlocked, with one catch

A released PlayStation 5 jailbreak has expanded support to firmware 13.60, bringing much more recent system software within reach of the console's homebrew community.

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For those wondering what a jailbreak actually is, essentially developers have found a way to circumvent Sony's restrictive operating system guardrails, which unlocks the PS5 hardware to run additional software such as homebrew applications, emulators, and other unofficially supported software. While that sounds fantastic on the surface, there are some trade-offs.

Jailbreaking typically only works on specific firmware versions of the target hardware, and updating that firmware usually means removing jailbreak access. So, don't update it right? Well, by not updating your hardware you are running the risk of the older firmware not supporting newly released games, or general PlayStation features.

Despite the trade-offs many gamers still opt for jailbreaking their hardware, and the jailbreak called Relapse now states on the project's GitHub repository that it's compatible with firmware versions 7.00 through 13.60, which VideoCardz points out is right at the cut off for Marvel's Wolverine, as the retail disc for that game requires firmware 13.40.

However, it should be noted that updating Wolverine to its latest version requires firmware 14.00, which means players will have to choose between keeping their console jailbroken and accessing likely better performance/improvements via the latest Wolverine updates.

If you are interested in checking out the jailbreak for yourself, you can view the official GitHub repository here.

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How does updating a PS5 beyond firmware 13.60 affect access to the Relapse jailbreak?

Relapse supports PS5 firmware 7.00 through 13.60. Updating beyond 13.60 puts the console outside its stated compatibility range, so you would lose access to that jailbreak.

Can a PS5 on firmware 13.60 play Marvel's Wolverine from disc while keeping Relapse, and what changes when the game is updated?

Yes. Marvel's Wolverine's retail disc requires firmware 13.40, so a PS5 on 13.60 can play it while staying within Relapse's supported range. The latest game update requires firmware 14.00, which is outside that range, so playing the updated version means giving up Relapse access.

What firmware does the latest Marvel's Wolverine update require, and what improvements does it add?

The latest Marvel's Wolverine update requires PS5 firmware 14.00. Specific improvements are not listed; the story only suggests the updates may bring better performance or other improvements.

Does Relapse have different compatibility limits or setup requirements for PS5 Pro compared with PS5?

Relapse lists the same firmware compatibility range, 7.00 through 13.60, for compatible PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles. No separate PS5 Pro setup requirements or compatibility limits are specified.

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