PS5 Update Bug Disrupts Game Art with Promotional Content
PS5 Update Bug Disrupts Game Art
An apparent bug was causing game art backgrounds to be replaced by promotional messages and news posts on the PlayStation 5 dashboard for some users. The images shown included outdated promotions for expired discounts and advertisements for new games.
Frustration echoed on various forums and social media platforms, with users lamenting the loss of the game art that previously appeared when selecting titles. Instead, users saw promotional images lurking behind favorites like Miles Morales, Hi-Fi Rush, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
A Temporary Glitch
In a now-deleted statement, Daniel Hiatt, product lead for Game Hub and Activity Suggestions at PlayStation, referred to this issue as a “(new) bug with an existing feature.” Fortunately, by 6 PM ET, standard game pages were restored. The official @AskPlayStation account on X confirmed that the technical error linked to the Official News feature was fixed and reiterated that no changes were made to how game news is displayed on PS5.
- Temporary new look caused by the bug included promotions for games long past their discounts.
- Users shared screenshots capturing these bizarre promotional overlays.
- Discussions on platforms like Reddit and Resetera addressed the bug, while users returned to broader topics like the much-anticipated PS5 Pro.
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