Latest PS5 System Update Stealthily Fixes VRR Issue

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Summary

  • PS5 system update 25.04-11.40.00 fixed VRR issues, not listed in the changelog.
  • Digital Foundry confirmed the discreet VRR fix by Sony.
  • The VRR hiccup issue affected games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Last of Us Part 2.

Yesterday, Sony rolled out a small system upgrade for the PlayStation 5, similar to the updates we’ve previously seen, even during the PS4 era. These updates typically contain enhancements aimed at improving overall performance and stability.

Indeed, there’s an important point to note about the PS5 update from yesterday that Sony failed to mention in the changelog: it addressed the persistent VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) problems that gamers have struggled with for quite some time.

If your PlayStation 5 shows the software version as 25.04-11.40.00, it means the latest update has been installed successfully. You’re good to go!

New PS5 Firmware Update Finally Solves VRR Issue

Initially, Sony’s official PS5 update log only stated they enhanced message and user interface on certain screens. However, recent confirmations reveal that this update also addresses the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) issue.

Digital Foundry tech experts have revealed that they were informed by Sony that the recent PlayStation firmware update is designed to fix the VRR issues. The outlet added, “As some have noticed, this problem seems to be solved in the latest software version. I’ll give it a try when I get the chance.

Prior to Sony’s announcement, members of the PlayStation 5 community had already identified a solution for this VRR glitch. For those who may be unfamiliar with this problem, it was an issue that emerged concurrently with the release of the PS5 Pro last year. This issue affected players who had Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) enabled while playing games with a frame rate not consistently hitting 60-120 frames per second. Specifically, games that fell between 70 and 90 frames per second were impacted, while those closer to 60 or 120 frames per second remained unaffected.

1. A variety of games, such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Last of Us Part 2, Horizon Forbidden West, among others, may be impacted by this problem.
2. In addition to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Last of Us Part 2, and Horizon Forbidden West, other games could potentially face this issue as well.
3. Games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Last of Us Part 2, and Horizon Forbidden West are among those that might be affected by the problem in question.
4. This issue may affect games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Last of Us Part 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and several others.
5. Among the games impacted by this issue are Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Last of Us Part 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and various other titles.

It appears that Sony took several months to address this problem, suggesting that it might have been a more complex technical challenge than initially presumed. Interestingly, this resolution wasn’t noted in the update details. One might think that resolving such an issue would be beneficial for Sony, unless they intentionally chose not to disclose it in the initial announcement?

Without a doubt, people who experienced frame rate stutters due to VRR can now breathe a sigh of relief as that problem has been addressed. It’s likely that we will soon learn about the next significant PS5 system update, which may introduce new features before the year ends. As more details emerge, we will keep our readers informed.

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