Sony has released a new system update for the PlayStation 5 that addresses issues with Final Fantasy XVI. On September 20, Square Enix took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that the update is meant to fix crashes and graphical bugs that arose after the previous PS5 firmware update. These issues caused disruptions in gameplay, including crashes when loading saves or fast-travelling and black squares appearing over the game's camera view.
[Notice] PlayStation®5 version of FF16
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) September 20, 2024
In response to the crashes and graphical bugs that were occurring on the PlayStation®5 version of FINAL FANTASY XVI, SIE have released a new system update. Please try downloading and installing this update.
Previous bugs caused frustration for gamers
The problems began with the PS5's last system update (24.06-10.00.00), which many Final Fantasy XVI players reported had introduced several frustrating bugs. Using fast travel, gamers encountered sudden crashes when attempting to load saves or move quickly through the game's world. Additionally, strange black squares would appear in the game's camera view, disrupting the immersive experience that Final Fantasy XVI is known for.
The new system update (24.06-10.01.00) is said to fix these issues, although Sony has been somewhat vague in its communication. In their official statement, Sony described the patch as a general improvement in “system software performance and stability” without directly addressing the Final Fantasy XVI-specific bugs. However, Square Enix confirmed the update was created in response to recent game issues. They encouraged players to download and install the update to prevent further crashes and graphical problems.
Positive feedback from players
Reports from the gaming community have been largely positive so far. Players on Reddit shared their experiences after installing the update, with most confirming that the issues appear to have been resolved. One user, u/AdSweaty411, stated that they played for an hour after the update without any crashes, while another, u/Icy-Confection-312, echoed the sentiment, noting that they had encountered no issues post-update.
Sony has yet to confirm whether the update addresses similar bugs in other games. Earlier reports from IGN indicated that the previous system update had caused similar problems in games like Star Wars Outlaws, Death Stranding, and No Man's Sky. However, there's no official confirmation that these issues have been fixed.
How to update your PS5
If you haven't installed the update on your PS5, you can do so by heading to Settings > System > System Software and then selecting ‘System Software Update and Settings.' From there, you'll have the option to update the system software. If the update doesn't appear, try restarting your console and checking again.
This latest update has relieved Final Fantasy XVI players who were facing significant disruption in their gameplay. While Sony has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the fix, early feedback from the community suggests that the bugs have indeed been squashed. It remains to be seen if the same can be said for the other games affected by the previous firmware update, but for now, Final Fantasy XVI fans can get back to enjoying the game.
