The “13.60 Relapse Jailbreak” method, which covers the PS5 and PS5 Pro models, can be run within a few seconds on software versions between 7.00 and 13.60. It is reportedly capable of affecting nearly all PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles except those updated within the last week.
The main risks of the process are as follows:
- The console becoming completely unusable
- The PlayStation Network (PSN) account being permanently banned
- Legal sanctions and copyright proceedings
Sony is expected to close the vulnerability with new software updates.
Why it matters
The development creates a situation in which PS5 owners need to evaluate their system software choices not only in terms of new features and bug fixes, but also with regard to the usability of the device and the status of online accounts. For users who have not received the latest updates, the issue centers less on the existence of the method than on the balance of risks between the console becoming unusable, losing the account, and facing legal consequences related to copyright. Sony releasing updates that could close the vulnerability could directly affect the method’s accessibility and the importance of existing software versions. However, it remains unclear which users will carry out the process before the vulnerability is closed and how consoles and accounts will be affected afterward.
Background
PS5 is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 2 news reports mentioning the name in the last 90 days; the latest is dated September 13, 2026.