Relapse PS5 Kernel Exploit Lands, Bringing Homebrew to Firmware 7.00-13.60
Relapse brings homebrew to PS5 firmware versions 7.00 through 13.60, dramatically cutting load times.
The PlayStation 5 scene just got a massive shot in the arm. Developer Nathan Fargo, working alongside Sonic ISO and other prominent names, dropped a public release of Relapse, a brand-new exploit chain targeting firmware versions 7.00 all the way up to 13.60 across original, Slim, and Pro console models. Firmware 14.00 and above remain unexploited.
For anyone holding out on mid-generation firmwares, the biggest win here is speed. Older methods on newer system software could leave you staring at your screen forever. Relapse slashes wait times on firmwares above 12.00 down to just a few seconds.
How It Works and What You Need
- Uses a browser-based entry point paired with a kernel exploit chain to grant kernel read and write access.
- Initial hosting variants support essential payloads like Kstuff, Shadow Mount Plus, and ETA-HEN for running homebrew and backups.
- Temporary execution: a full system reboot means you have to re-run the exploit.
If you want to try it, keep your console offline, disable automatic system updates immediately to prevent accidental upgrades, and load the browser entry point through supported hosting variants.
This release shows just how relentless the scene is. Every time Sony tries to lock down the platform, developers find a way through. If you are sitting on 14.00, though, you are out of luck for now-keep holding that lower firmware.
