Sony released a system update for the PS5 on Friday, which Square Enix says is in response to bugs in Final Fantasy XVI introduced by the console’s last firmware update. The company mentioned the update on Twitter. “In response to crashing and graphical bugs experienced with the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XVI, (Sony Interactive Entertainment) has released a new system update,” the account posted. “Please download and install this update to try it out.”
Prior to today’s fix, users reported that last week’s PS5 system update (24.06-10.00.00) was causing Final Fantasy XVI to crash while loading save data or fast traveling, and could also add an annoying black rectangle that blocked the in-game camera.
Sony is remaining vague, explaining only that the purported fix, update (24.06-10.01.00), improves “system software performance and stability.” Earlier this week, IGN reported similar bugs in Star Wars Outlaws, Death Stranding, and No Man’s Sky. It’s not yet clear whether the update will fix the glitch in those games.
Users on Reddit claimed today’s update fixed their Final Fantasy XVI issues. “I’ve been playing for an hour since the update and I have no issues,” wrote u/AdSweaty411. “Yep, no issues so far,” added Reddit user u/Icy-Confection-312. (We’ll update this story if any additional bug reports come in.)
To update your PS5, go to Settings > System, then System Software > System Software Updates and Settings. When the update appears, select Update System Software. If you don’t see an available update (and you haven’t installed it yet), restart your console and try again.
