Sony pushed firmware 14.00 on 16 September, and for a couple of weeks it looked like the PS5 hacking scene had been shut out again. Then Relapse dropped. The PS5 jailbreak 13.60 release went public on a Tuesday, and it works on any console that hasn’t taken the 14.00 update yet. If yours updated itself overnight, you’re out of luck. If it didn’t, you’ve got a decision to make, and not much time to make it.
So What Is Relapse, Exactly?
The PS5 jailbreak 13.60 release is a browser-based exploit that supports firmware 7.00 through 13.60. Both the regular PS5 and the PS5 Pro are covered, which is a big deal because the Pro has been the hard one to crack. The GitHub project lists 13.60 as its ceiling and can load extra payloads like etaHEN, the toolkit most people actually care about.
What caught my attention is the speed. Anyone on firmware above 12.00 used to sit through roughly 50 minutes of waiting, with no guarantee it would work. Relapse reportedly gets there in a few seconds. That’s not a small improvement, it’s the difference between a party trick and something people will genuinely use.
For owners who skipped updates on purpose, this is the payoff. Plenty of people held back for months specifically to keep this door open, ignoring every update nag on the screen, and now the PS5 jailbreak 13.60 finally gives that patience something real to show for it.
Still, “jailbreak released” doesn’t mean everything works. The exploit gets you in the door. What you can do afterwards depends on tools like etaHEN and kstuff, and those don’t always behave the same on every firmware. Expect some rough edges.
14.00 Is the Wall
Nobody has shown the PS5 jailbreak 13.60 working on 14.00. It stops dead at 13.60, and that’s the thing hanging over every owner right now. One automatic update and the door closes.
Marvel’s Wolverine is already a good example of how messy this gets. Players say the disc version needs firmware 13.40, and the 1.001.005 patch bumps that to 13.60. Fine, that’s still inside the range. But some people report the digital version of the same patch wants 14.00. So whether you bought the game on a disc or from the store could decide whether your console stays jailbreakable. That’s a strange thing to have to think about.
And it won’t be the last time. New releases will keep asking for newer firmware. Sit on 13.60 long enough and you’ll eventually be stuck on the wrong side of a game you want to play.
What You Give Up
Let’s be honest about the downsides, because the thumbnails never are. First, this PS5 jailbreak 13.60 method is tethered. Restart the console, or have it crash, and it’s gone. Your installed homebrew apps stop being available until you load the exploit again. Anyone who thinks of this as a permanent unlock will be annoyed fast.
Second, you’re boxed in on updates. Updating can kill jailbreak access, but refusing to update can block new games, patches and some PSN features. You’re picking a side, more or less.
Third, there’s risk, and the reporting around the release is clear that technical and account risks exist. Sony hasn’t said anything public about Relapse so far. That could change. A modified console connecting to online services is never a zero-risk situation, and a bad payload can make a console unstable.
One more thing, since it always comes up. A jailbreak doesn’t make piracy okay. Running homebrew or emulators is one thing. Copying games you didn’t pay for is another, and both Sony and publishers go after that.
Where Does the Scene Go Next?
People are already working on what comes after. A project called Slopkit has collected offset files for firmware up to 13.60, and parts of its exploit chain are being tested. Offsets alone don’t give you a jailbreak though. You still need kernel access plus pieces like etaHEN and kstuff.
There was also a screenshot floating around mentioning a “Slopervisor proof for latest FW”, with a hypervisor bypass proof of concept tested on 10.00. Interesting, sure. But it’s a hint, not a release. No public PS5 jailbreak 13.60 successor exists yet, and nothing today supports 14.00 or anything newer.
If you care about keeping this option, the only lever you’ve got is your update setting. Check which firmware you’re on before you accept anything. And remember, there’s no easy way back down once you’ve gone up.
Quick Answers
Can a PS5 on 14.00 use the PS5 jailbreak 13.60 release?
No. Everything released and demonstrated so far stops at 13.60.
Does it work on the PS5 Pro?
Yes, going by current reports. The account behind the release confirmed the Pro is included, with the same firmware range. Consoles updated within the last week aren’t supported.
Does it stay active after a restart?
No. It runs through the browser and doesn’t persist, so you have to load it again after every reboot or crash.
Can I still play Wolverine on 13.60?
From the disc, yes, according to players. The disc needs 13.40, which sits comfortably inside Relapse’s range. Digital installs and later patches are where it gets uncertain, since some reports mention a 14.00 requirement.
Final Thoughts
The PS5 jailbreak 13.60 release is real, it’s fast, and it covers more consoles than any PS5 jailbreak before it. It’s also tethered, stuck one firmware version behind, and full of trade-offs around games and online play. If you’re tempted, think it through now. The next system update might make the decision for you. Whatever you choose, check your firmware first and turn off automatic updates until you’re sure.
