ISLAMABAD – GTA 6 on jailbroken PS5 consoles could become a problem for users who have kept their systems on older firmware, with a new report claiming that Rockstar’s upcoming game may require PS5 system software version 14.10.
The reported requirement has not been confirmed by Rockstar Games or Sony. Instead, the information comes from PlayStation Game Size, an account known for tracking PlayStation Store database changes and game-related data.
If the reported requirement remains in place when Grand Theft Auto VI launches, PS5 owners using older firmware for jailbreak compatibility may have to choose between keeping their consoles on supported software or updating them to play GTA 6.
Rockstar currently lists GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the game scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 Could Require PS5 Firmware 14.10
According to the reported PlayStation Store database information, the current PS5 build of GTA 6 requires system software version 26.06-14.10.00.
That version is generally being referred to as PS5 firmware 14.10.
However, it is important to distinguish between a database listing and an official announcement. Neither Rockstar nor Sony has publicly confirmed that firmware 14.10 will be the final minimum requirement for GTA 6.
Game requirements can also change during development, meaning the reported requirement may not necessarily represent the final launch version.
For now, therefore, the claim should be treated as a reported requirement rather than a confirmed GTA 6 specification.
Why Jailbroken PS5 Users Are Concerned
The report has attracted attention because current PS5 jailbreak support does not extend to the latest system software.
The recently reported Relapse jailbreak supports PS5 firmware versions up to 13.60, according to technical reports covering the exploit.
That creates a potential problem for users who have deliberately kept their consoles on older software.
If GTA 6 requires firmware 14.10, a PS5 running version 13.60 would not meet the reported requirement.
| PS5 Firmware |
Reported Situation |
| 13.60 and below |
Supported by the reported Relapse jailbreak |
| 14.00 |
Outside the reported Relapse support range |
| 14.10 |
Newer firmware reportedly required by GTA 6 |
| GTA 6 |
Requirement not officially confirmed |
The situation could change before GTA 6 launches if newer jailbreak support becomes available or Rockstar lowers the game’s minimum firmware requirement.
Jailbreak PS5 Users May Face a Choice
If the report turns out to be accurate, users interested in GTA 6 on jailbroken PS5 consoles could face a straightforward choice.
They could keep their PS5 on older firmware and retain compatibility with the currently supported jailbreak, or update the console to the required firmware and potentially lose access to the existing jailbreak.
Updating would move the console beyond firmware 13.60, which is currently the reported upper limit for the Relapse jailbreak.
That does not mean the situation will necessarily remain this way.
Jailbreak developers could potentially support newer firmware in the future. However, there is no guarantee that such support will arrive before GTA 6’s release.
Sony Has Already Released Firmware 14.10
The timing has added another layer to the story.
Sony released PS5 system software 26.06-14.10.00 on October 1, 2026. Reports about the update describe security fixes alongside performance and stability improvements.
The update arrived shortly after the public release of the Relapse jailbreak, which reportedly expanded jailbreak support to firmware 13.60.
However, there is currently no official evidence that Sony released firmware 14.10 specifically because of GTA 6 or to prevent jailbroken consoles from running the game.
The timing has led to discussion among PlayStation and modding communities, but a connection between the two events has not been established by Sony.
Why Would GTA 6 Need Newer Firmware?
A newer firmware requirement does not automatically mean Rockstar is targeting jailbroken consoles.
Major games can require newer system software because developers use updated PlayStation development tools, APIs, security features or other platform capabilities.
GTA 6 is being developed specifically for current-generation consoles, and its final build could naturally depend on newer elements of Sony’s software environment.
Therefore, even if GTA 6 ultimately requires 14.10, that alone would not establish that Rockstar introduced the requirement to prevent jailbreak users from playing the game.
Could GTA 6 Break the PS5 Jailbreak?
For users asking whether GTA 6 on jailbroken PS5 systems will be possible, the answer is currently uncertain.
If the reported firmware requirement remains unchanged and the Relapse jailbreak remains limited to 13.60, users on jailbroken consoles would need to update their systems before playing GTA 6.
That update could remove their current jailbreak compatibility.
On the other hand, the situation could change before launch. Developers could find a new exploit, expand support to newer firmware or develop another method that changes the current limitations.
There is also the possibility that the final GTA 6 build will have a different minimum firmware requirement.
GTA 6 Release Date Is November 19
Rockstar has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game is not currently scheduled for the PS4, meaning PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners will need one of the supported current-generation platforms to play it.
The November launch gives Rockstar several weeks to finalize the game’s technical requirements.
That means more information about the minimum PS5 firmware could emerge as the release approaches.
What Should Jailbroken PS5 Owners Do?
For now, there is no confirmed reason for regular PS5 owners to change anything based solely on this report.
The issue is mainly relevant to people who intentionally keep their consoles on older firmware because of jailbreak or homebrew compatibility.
For those users, the key question is whether the reported 14.10 requirement survives into the final GTA 6 release.
Until Rockstar or Sony confirms the requirement, it is too early to say that GTA 6 will definitely force every jailbroken PS5 owner to update.
What is clear is that the reported requirement has created an interesting situation for the PS5 modding community.
If GTA 6 does require 14.10, players on older jailbreak-compatible firmware could eventually have to decide which matters more to them, keeping their current jailbreak or updating their console to play Rockstar’s biggest upcoming release.
Key Points:
- GTA 6 on jailbroken PS5 consoles could face compatibility issues if the reported firmware requirement remains unchanged.
- A PlayStation Store database listing reportedly points to PS5 firmware 14.10 as a requirement.
- Rockstar Games and Sony have not officially confirmed the requirement.
- The reported Relapse jailbreak currently supports PS5 firmware up to 13.60.
- Sony released PS5 firmware 14.10 on October 1, 2026.
- Updating beyond supported jailbreak firmware could affect existing jailbreak compatibility.
- There is no confirmed evidence that Rockstar or Sony introduced the requirement specifically to block jailbroken consoles.
- GTA 6 is officially scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.
- The firmware situation could change before the game’s launch.
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