Yesterday, Sony released a minor system update for the PS5. This is the same kind of patch that we usually receive, even during the PS4 generation, which incorporates stability improvements.
However, there's one major thing that yesterday's PS5 patch applied that Sony didn't specify in the changelog, and that's fixing the VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) issues gamers have been experiencing for months.
The PS5 update released was version 25.04-11.40.00, so if you see your console's firmware with that number, then you're all set.
New PS5 Firmware Update Finally Solves VRR Issue
While Sony's official changelog for the PS5 system update just mentions, "We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens," it's now been confirmed that this also fixes the VRR issue as well.
The tech gurus at Digital Foundry mentioned that Sony contacted them to confirm that this patch has discreetly addressed the VRR issues. "As already detected by some - the latest PlayStation firmware resolves the VRR hiccup issue. When I find a spare moment, I'll test it out," the outlet confirmed.
Even before Sony confirmed it, the PS5 community had already spotted this fix. For those unfamiliar with this VRR...
