A public jailbreak for the PlayStation 5, named Relapse, has been released. It is compatible with console firmware versions ranging from 7.00 to 13.60. The exploit is activated by changing the primary DNS settings to 45.56.67.85 and accessing a specific URL through the console's User Guide interface.
The Relapse project is hosted on GitHub under an MIT license. It functions as a tethered jailbreak, meaning the exploit must be re-run after every system reboot. Developers warn that the process may cause system instability, potential data loss, or account bans, and note that the WebKit stage may require multiple attempts to execute successfully.
The jailbreak allows users to load payloads via an ELF loader, enabling the execution of homebrew applications and game backups. However, the exploit is not compatible with firmware version 14.00, which Sony released on September 16. The project creators state that the tool is intended strictly for educational and security research purposes.
The release coincides with an ongoing class-action lawsuit in the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs argue that Sony's digital storefront misleads consumers regarding game ownership. Sony maintains that its software is licensed rather than sold, and the company has requested that the legal dispute be moved to private arbitration.
