What happened
Polygon reports that hackers have made a significant breakthrough in the PS5 jailbreaking scene, which could potentially impact Grand Theft Auto 6. According to the publication, hackers have gained kernel-level access to the PS5 while running firmware 14.10, which is required to play GTA 6. However, Polygon notes that this does not necessarily mean that GTA 6 will be playable on jailbroken consoles, as Sony and Rockstar could change the firmware requirements before the game's release. Additionally, hackers still face the hurdle of dumping the game files needed to emulate or access GTA 6, as the most popular dumping method, Hypervisor, was disabled by Sony.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The development is significant because it could potentially allow hackers to pirate GTA 6, which is set to release in November. Polygon suggests that the motivation to target GTA 6 is high, given its status as a highly anticipated game and the controversy surrounding its lack of a physical disc release. However, it may be months before hackers figure out how to get GTA 6 off the PS5 platform, if they are able to do so at all.
What remains unclear
What remains unclear is whether hackers will ultimately be able to successfully pirate GTA 6, and how Sony and Rockstar will respond to the latest developments in the PS5 jailbreaking scene.
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