PS5 Update Bug Disrupts Game Art Backgrounds

Monday, 30 September 2024, 15:15

PS5 users experienced a bug that disrupted game backgrounds, replacing them with promotional messages. This unexpected change led to significant user frustration as beloved game art was obscured. Fortunately, the issue was quickly resolved.
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PS5 Update Bug Disrupts Game Art Backgrounds

PS5 Update Bug Disrupts Game Art Backgrounds

On Monday, PS5 users reported an unusual bug that disrupted game backgrounds, causing game art to be swapped with promotional messages and outdated news posts. Players expressed their frustration on social media as images of games like Miles Morales, Hi-Fi Rush, and Final Fantasy VII Remake were replaced by irrelevant promotional ads.

Temporary Frustration for PS5 Users

Daniel Hiatt, product lead for Game Hub at PlayStation, acknowledged in a now-deleted post that the issue was a "new bug with an existing feature." Fortunately, by 6 PM ET, the game pages returned to normal functionality. The @AskPlayStation account confirmed the resolution, stating:

A tech error with the Official News feature on the PS5 console has since been resolved. There have been no changes to the way game news is displayed on PS5.

User Reactions and Community Discussions

Users flocked to forums like Reddit and Resetera to voice their experiences during the bug's occurrence. Meanwhile, conversations have shifted back to other topics like the PS5 Pro and various review scores.


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