A PS5 jailbreak called Relapse was publicly released, allowing custom code execution on firmware versions 7.00-13.60 through a simple DNS change. The exploit is non-persistent and incompatible with Sony's latest firmware. The timing is notable given Sony's recent court statement that players don't own their digitally purchased games.
The IFPI has submitted a request to add the open-source YouTube downloader yt-dlp to the EU's 2027 Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List, citing it as a major problem for the music industry due to its stream-ripping capabilities. The submission names four GitHub developers and argues the software's open-source nature and widespread distribution make it difficult to contain, though it stops short of requesting specific enforcement action.
Hackers discovered the "Relapse" jailbreak exploit that works on all PS5 firmware versions except the latest (14.00.00), released September 16, 2026. The exploit affects retail PS5 consoles and older games like Marvel's Wolverine, potentially enabling widespread piracy since it can be implemented in under a minute.