Sony Releases PS5 Firmware Update as Call of Duty Black Ops 1 Patch Draws Player Backlash

PS5 system firmware update

Sony rolled out PS5 system software update 26.05-13.60.00 on July 23. MP1st characterized the release as a routine firmware delivery with no unexpected changes for users on the console, framing it as a standard maintenance push rather than a feature-bearing patch.

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 PS5 update backlash

A July 23 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 on PS5 drew player backlash after failing to fix a longstanding party bug, according to VICE. The report framed the patch as falling short of the fix players had been requesting, with frustration centering on the bug remaining present despite the new release.

NBA 2K27 confirmed for PS5 lineup

NBA 2K27 was announced on July 22 for PS5 alongside versions on Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, according to Gematsu. Push Square reported the same day that the entry will leave PS4 behind and unveiled its PS5 cover athletes as part of the platform reveal.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok reviewed

Gaming Age published a review of Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok on July 22, covering the PC, PS5, and Switch 2 versions as the expanded edition reached the platform. The review assessed the title across the three Sony- and Nintendo-family consoles plus PC in a single coverage piece.