Many players look for the console gaming experience because of the 'just works' factor: no drivers, no compatibility issues. But none of the modern platforms are free from firmware updates… and apparently something went wrong with version 24.06-10.00.00, intended for the PlayStation 5. The most affected title so far is Final Fantasy XVI, but users have flocked to the web to discuss errors and artifacts in titles like Death Stranding, Star Wars Outlaws, No Man’s Sky, and Black Myth Wukong…
One of the first actions developers of new PC games recommend is updating the video drivers, in an attempt to guarantee the best compatibility and performance on release. Of course, that is never enough in most cases, and the 'Day-0' patches have become the rule, when they should be the exception.
However, this dynamic does not apply to consoles. The user only has to wait for the developer's patches and any firmware update the console manufacturer has prepared. The problem is that when something fails, the user is essentially a cork floating in the water... and that brings us to the latest news: the 24.06-10.00.00 firmware update for the PlayStation 5 is causing graphical errors in many games:
Latest PS5 Update Causes Glitches in Final Fantasy XVI (and Other Games)
Everything seems to indicate that the most affected game by the update was Final Fantasy XVI, which by the way has been available on PlayStation 5 for quite some time (the PC release took place yesterday, September 17). At first it was thought to be an error associated with the 'Performance Mode', but more users joined the claim and pointed to the latest 24.06-10.00.00 firmware update. As if that were not enough, other titles at the level of Death Stranding, Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, and No Man’s Sky would be suffering similar effects.
Square Enix has already confirmed that it is working with Sony to investigate the origin of the errors and apologized for the inconvenience. In contrast, Sony has not shared any official comment on the matter. Finally, it is important to mention that the firmware has a certain beta profile. While it introduced very interesting changes like the ability to customize the Welcome Hub and widgets more deeply, it is a gradual rollout, and it likely needs an extra session in the oven. Have you seen anything similar on your PS5? Leave a comment!
Sources: IGN, Tom's Hardware
