PS5 Jailbreak Exploit For Systems Running July 2026 Firmware

A new jailbreak exploit has been released for the PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro console. According to reports from Kotaku and Gagadget.com, this specific exploit is compatible with systems running firmware versions up to 13.60, which corresponds to the July 2026 firmware update. The exploit, which Gagadget.com identifies by the name Relapse, enables users to bypass the standard security protocols established by Sony for these gaming consoles. Coverage from Insider Gaming and GameGPU emphasizes the breadth of the release, noting that the jailbreak applies to both the standard PS5 and the PS5 Pro models.

GameGPU specifically highlights that pirates are utilizing this security bypass to obtain new pirated versions of games. Meanwhile, HotHardware warns users to consider the trade-offs of using the exploit, specifically mentioning that users should think twice if they intend to play GTA 6 on their systems. This development matters because it represents a significant breach of the PlayStation 5 security architecture. The ability to modify the system firmware allows for the execution of unauthorized software and the acquisition of games without payment, as detailed by GameGPU.

Because the exploit targets firmware as recent as July 2026, a large number of users who have not updated their consoles since that period may be vulnerable to or capable of utilizing the Relapse jailbreak. Future developments to watch involve the potential response from Sony to patch firmware 13.60. Current coverage indicates that the exploit is already active across multiple hardware versions including the Pro model. Users will likely be monitoring whether the jailbreak continues to function after new system updates are released and how the exploit affects the ability to run major titles like GTA 6, as referenced in the HotHardware report.