GTA 6 on PS5 reportedly requires system software 14.10 or newer, according to PlayStation Store data shared by the datamining account PlayStation Game Size in early October 2026. Reported Sony and Rockstar have not confirmed it.
For normal players this changes nothing: keep your PS5 on the latest update and the game will run. Sony released firmware 14.20 around 21 October. Reported
A firmware requirement is routine for a big new game, because games are built against recent system software. This one got attention because it would block GTA 6 on PS5 consoles kept on older firmware to run jailbreaks, and with it the pirated copies that jailbreaks make possible. That is the reason gaming and tech sites have covered every PS5 update this month.
What is confirmed and what is not
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| GTA 6 releases on PS5 on 19 November 2026 | Official |
| GTA 6 needs PS5 firmware 14.10 or newer | Reported (datamine) |
| Firmware 14.10 rolled out around 1 October with security and stability fixes | Reported |
| Firmware 14.20 released around 21 October | Reported |
| 14.10 and 14.20 have been jailbroken | Unknown (partial demos by hackers only) |
| Any firmware requirement on Xbox | Unknown |
What PS5 owners should do
- Go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings and choose Update System Software.
- Turn on automatic updates in the same menu, and allow updates in rest mode, so later patches install overnight.
- Do it before pre-loading opens on 12 November 2026. A system update and a game download at the same time only slow each other down.
Firmware updates are small next to the game itself, so storage is still the main thing to sort out. Our GTA 6 launch day checklist covers every step, and can your PS5 run GTA 6? explains how each model performs. The PS5 Slim, original PS5 and PS5 Pro all get the same updates.
Why jailbroken consoles matter for everyone
Older firmware exploits let hackers run unsigned code and dump game files. By tying a launch to new firmware, publishers make piracy harder in the first weeks, when sales matter most. Hackers have shown early, partial exploits for 14.10 and 14.20, but reports say the method used to dump game files on older firmware does not yet work on the 14.xx versions. Reported If you see a site offering a "GTA 6 PS5 jailbreak download", treat it like any GTA 6 free download scam.
Sources
- PlayStation Game Size (X), via Notebookcheck, 3 October 2026: reported 14.10.00 requirement.
- TweakTown, VideoCardz and Talkesport, October 2026: firmware datamine coverage.
- HotHardware, Engadget and TechSpot, October 2026: firmware 14.20 and jailbreak claims.
- PlayStation Support: how to update PS5 system software.