PS5 Exploit Guide

AlphaBravo · 2026-10-06T21:36:53+0100

HS2005 said:
No I don't recall, but the solution is... well... not your standard route to take..
Any guesses why the date would impact the loading of a game?

Perhaps a silly question: but does it affect if you put the date before the 17th or after? So let's say 16th or 18th?

No idea but will find out tomorrow when date changes

Kanarico said:
How did you even figure out that you need to change it to that specific date?

Sorry if I gave the impression it was my discovery. I found an updated description on a website that hosts game. Wasn't there before.

xlxdlx said:
That issue happened to probably everybody with the same dump. Also to me. Tried to build fpkg myself and the issue was gone only on the same day. The next day crashes again, but works, if i set the date back.
Now i tried a different folder dump (ver 3.000.5, not 4), build fpkg yesterday and it still works.

The backport was done by bestpig. Siespta provided the files. Even stranger as I have version 3.000.5. Are you sure it was crashing on 3.000.4?

Wish I had met you sooner...

ViRGE · 2026-10-06T22:11:27+0100

AlphaBravo said:
@SonGoku78 @HS2005

You might recall me having freeze/kernel panics with my Returnal fpkg when launching. I don't like unresolved issues so spent last few days reading and reading.

Tried all kinds of experiments with payloads order, different Kstuff, SM+, turning internet off, etc etc. In the end I assumed it was issue with my 6.xx fw. In a way it might be.

BUT I found a solution that works!!!

If you change the ps5 date to 17 September 2026, the game will now launch. How random is that

I really wanted to test Returnal as my first fpkg because it a demanding game with lot of particle effects and many enemies on screen.

I couldn't play it in old days of jailbreaking with the game dump. To much stuttering during gameplay.

So for me Returnal as fpkg demonstrates just how good the format is alongside nice balance of compression.

Unfortunately I will still have to change the date every time I want to play. Hopefully I can report this issue now and the current release can be nuked!

Can finally sleep now

How very strange. This is just taking a mildly informed guess, but perhaps whoever dumped the version of the game you're using did not have a permanent license for it? (e.g. they dumped it during the 15 day window after purchasing a digital game)

BobaFett_UK · 2026-10-06T22:17:48+0100

Do we know if Joysticks such as the Logitech X56 HOTAS can now be used with the PS5?

It's a WIN !! USB device just fyi

https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/shop/p/x56-space-flight-vr-simulator-controller.945-000059

ThePSGuy · 2026-10-06T22:24:49+0100

AlphaBravo said:
Sorry if I gave the impression it was my discovery. I found an updated description on a website that hosts game. Wasn't there before.

Damn, kudos to the guy who found the fix, I definitely need him/her for figuring out how to play Halo Campaign Evolved on split-screen without getting stuck at the loading screen.

I'm craving for some couch co-op, would you mind checking out on that website if they mention anything about that? Thanks in advance.

zebrone · 2026-10-06T22:26:48+0100

Is there a tool to convert from FPKG to FOLDER?

AlphaBravo · 2026-10-06T22:28:37+0100

ViRGE said:
How very strange. This is just taking a mildly informed guess, but perhaps whoever dumped the version of the game you're using did not have a permanent license for it? (e.g. they dumped it during the 15 day window after purchasing a digital game)

Possible. I don't think siespta group have a great rep. I know some people won't use their releases.
Was also wondering if there's a way to find out when the game was created. Perhaps those dates match up....

ThePSGuy · 2026-10-06T22:31:11+0100

zebrone said:
Is there a tool to convert from FPKG to FOLDER?

Yup, someone mentioned a tool for this purpose a few pages back.

veggav said:
Not sure if this is of any help to anyone but there was a game I was only able to find in fpkg format.

So I was able to extract it with https://github.com/thanhsondev/PSVIETHOA-FPKG-Builder/
and build the .exfat file with https://github.com/pearlxcore/PS5PKGTool

Took me a few hours to find out the tool that would extract the fpkg.

PS5 PKG Tool can't extract fpkg files, while it seems to have this feature, it errors out everytime.

HS2005 · 2026-10-06T22:44:07+0100

zebrone said:
Is there a tool to convert from FPKG to FOLDER?

Yess there isss. You can use: https://github.com/pearlxcore/PS5PKGTool/releases/tag/v1.2.0

It's a Windows app for managing your PS5 dump and image collection, reading PS5 packages, and building or converting images. You can scan folders for unpacked dumps such as .pkg files, .ffpfsc, .ffpkg, and .exfat images.

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ThePSGuy said:
Yup, someone mentioned a tool for this purpose a few pages back.

Ow yeah that one already has been answered

KiiWii · 2026-10-06T22:54:08+0100

Recompiling 360 games to PS5.

ViRGE · 2026-10-06T23:13:02+0100

AlphaBravo said:
Possible. I don't think siespta group have a great rep. I know some people won't use their releases.
Was also wondering if there's a way to find out when the game was created. Perhaps those dates match up....

param.json sometimes has accurate information about when a game was packaged. Though a lot of tools end up writing it as 1970.

Though I'm not sure it's going to make much of a difference either way.

AlphaBravo · 2026-10-06T23:16:32+0100

ThePSGuy said:
Damn, kudos to the guy who found the fix, I definitely need him/her for figuring out how to play Halo Campaign Evolved on split-screen without getting stuck at the loading screen.

I'm craving for some couch co-op, would you mind checking out on that website if they mention anything about that? Thanks in advance.

I remember reading about the split screen issue in Halo today. Is it the one by Duplex? Also what is your firmware? What format did you grab?

Always read the user comment section as some people will report the issue and possible fix. But also means returning next day or week if its new release.

I keep an eye out for you as I'm interested in an fpkg backport to older fw.

Added:
https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/21/halo-campaign-evolved-ps5-split-screen-playstation-plus/

Might be a tough fix as split screen requires both users to have a playstation account.

HS2005 · 2026-10-06T23:22:35+0100

Small update:

PSXS5 1.2.0

PSXS5 1.2.0: a redesigned interface and eleven new features.

New interface (1.1)

Shelf:
- Categories (L1/R1): All, Recently played, Favorites, Multi-disc, and each region.
- Sorting with OPTIONS, and favorites with R3.
- Tags for play time and last played, plus achievement progress.
- A dark background, or one tinted by the selected cover (Settings → Library → Background).
Settings:
- Eight tabs, grouped cards and switches.
- A help panel that explains each setting.
- Per-game settings: L2/R2 switch between this game and all games.
Button mapping: a DualSense drawing, any button to any PS1 button, and presets.
In-game menu: a side panel with the cover, icons and save slots.
Snappier: text and panels use the renderer's fast paths, and menu repeat is quicker.
Languages: English, Français, Português (Portugal), Español (Latinoamérica) and 日本語.

New in 1.2

Quick resume: leave a game and press ✕ on it later to choose Continue, shown with a picture of where you were, or Start over.
Save-state thumbnails on every slot.
Rewind and fast forward: hold the touchpad and press L2 to rewind, or R2 to fast forward. Turn Rewind on in Settings → System first.
One-switch widescreen: turns on the game's widescreen code and shows 16:9.
CRT look: light or strong scanlines, and a soft glow or a 90s TV around the picture.
Up to 4 players through a multitap.
Fan translations: a .ppf patch next to a game is applied automatically.
Memory card manager: see each card's saves, export them, and import .mcr, .mcd, .srm or .gme cards.
Achievements list with badges and progress, in the in-game menu.
Settings from your phone: turn it on and scan the QR code shown on the console.
Updates from GitHub: PSXS5 tells you when a new release is out and installs it from Settings → About.

Link: https://github.com/SynoPiia/PSXS5/releases/tag/v1.2.0

ThePSGuy · 2026-10-06T23:36:43+0100

HS2005 said:
Ow yeah that one already has been answered

But your suggestion is interesting nonetheless as they are not the same tool so it's good to know there are alternatives.

AlphaBravo said:
I remember reading about the split screen issue in Halo today. Is it the one by Duplex? Also what is your firmware? What format did you grab?

Always read the user comment section as some people will report the issue and possible fix. But also means returning next day or week if its new release.

I keep an eye out for you as I'm interested in an fpkg backport to older fw.

Yes, it's the one from DUPLEX which the only one available as far as I know (excluding zecoxao's, that one doesn't even boot).

Firmware is 12.00 and format was a folder that I converted to .exfat myself. Singleplayer is working correctly, it's only the co-op that is giving me troubles.

And thanks for keeping an eye out, I am regularly lurking around here so don't hesitate to report back in a few days in case you find a solution.

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