GTA 6 on PS5 Reportedly Requires Firmware 14.22, According to PlayStation Store Data

Playing GTA 6 on PS5 may now require system software version 14.22.00.00. According to PlayStation Game Size, an account that tracks PlayStation Store data, the game's minimum firmware has been raised from 14.10 to 14.22, an update Sony rolled out on Monday, November 2, 2026. Push Square, Wccftech and GameRant have reported the change, but neither Sony nor Rockstar Games has confirmed it.

What PS5 firmware do you need for GTA 6?

According to PlayStation Game Size, GTA 6's listing in the PlayStation Store backend now shows a minimum system software version of 14.22.00.00. The same account revealed the game's download size in late October, reporting it at 210GB on PS5. In early October, it had already flagged an earlier requirement of version 14.10.

Push Square, which reported the news, stresses that the finding comes solely from PlayStation Game Size. Rockstar's official website lists no such requirement, and Sony hasn't commented. The figure should be treated with caution, even though the account's data has proven reliable so far.

What does the PS5 14.22 update include?

Sony released update 26.07-14.22.00 on November 2. The very short patch notes only mention security fixes to the system software, without detailing which vulnerabilities were addressed. It's a minor update that arrives a month after version 14.10.

Why would GTA 6 require an up-to-date PS5?

Several outlets, including Push Square and Wccftech, link the change to piracy. In recent weeks, exploits that let users jailbreak PS5 consoles running older system software have been widely reported, and Sony has pushed out one security update after another. By requiring a recent version, a hugely anticipated game effectively locks out jailbroken consoles, which have to stay on older firmware. Wccftech even describes it as a "firmware war." That reading remains the press's interpretation, though: neither Sony nor Rockstar has explained the reason behind the requirement.

Requiring recent system software is nothing unusual for a major console release. For the vast majority of players, it won't change a thing: a PS5 connected to the internet installs these updates automatically, including in rest mode.

What should you do before GTA 6 launches?

The simplest move is to check right now that your console is up to date in the PS5 system settings. It's best to do it before November 12, when preloading opens, to avoid any surprises on launch day. Our GTA 6 preload guide covers everything about downloading early and freeing up space, and our GTA 6 release time guide lists the exact unlock time in every region.

No similar data has been spotted for the Xbox Series X|S version. Sony could also release more updates before November 19, so GTA 6's requirement may change again.

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