Sony Investigating PlayStation 5 Graphical Issues in Final Fantasy 16 and More Caused by Firmware Update [IGN]

Sony is investigating PlayStation 5 technical issues in Final Fantasy 16 and more caused by the latest firmware update 24.06-10.00.00.

Myriad users reported issues including entire portions of the screen being overcome with black squares, crashing when loading a save file or fast travelling, and more. Similar bugs are appearing in Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky, Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding, and more according to users on Reddit.

Sony appears aware of the issues, however, and is actively seeking a solution to at least those found in Final Fantasy 16. Square Enix confirmed it was working with the PlayStation maker to address the issues introduced through the firmware update in an X/Twitter post.

“Following the recent release of the PlayStation 5 system update, there have been reports of the game crashing and graphical issues,” Square Enix said. “We are currently working with Sony Interactive Entertainment to investigate, and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please await our further updates.”

Sony has yet to make a statement itself regarding the issues and just how widespread they are, but IGN has reached out for comment. The firmware did bring a handful of intended changes, including a Welcome Hub, Party Share, and more.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.