# pLinux5-NG brings Linux to newer PS5 firmware via fresh exploits

> **Key takeaway:** The pLinux5-NG project enables booting Linux on PS5 consoles with firmware 13.20 using the Relapse jailbreak and Byepervisor-Reborn hypervisor bypass, though Sony's latest 14.x firmware blocks these exploits.

**Published:** 2026-10-21T01:13:51+00:00 
**Source:** OMG! Ubuntu 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/plinux5-ng-brings-linux-to-newer-ps5-firmware-via-fresh-expl.html 

## Summary
A new PS5 Linux bootloader called pLinux5-NG extends compatibility to newer firmware versions than the original hack, specifically supporting firmware 13.20 as of July 2026. The project replaces the original exploits with Relapse jailbreak and Byepervisor-Reborn to circumvent Sony's hypervisor protections. However, Sony's 14.x firmware already patches these vulnerabilities, and PSN access requires staying current, limiting practical adoption.

## What pLinux5-NG changes for PS5 Linux
- **New exploit chain**: Replaces original PS5 Linux bootloader exploits with Relapse jailbreak plus Byepervisor-Reborn hypervisor bypass
- **Firmware support**: Works on firmware 13.20, newer than previous hack requirements but not the latest
- **Blocked by 14.x**: Sony's current 14.x firmware patches these exploits, creating a moving target
- **Prior benchmark**: GTA V Enhanced reportedly ran near 60fps at 1440p on older firmware with previous hack

## Why it matters
Each firmware revision cracked extends the pool of usable consoles, but the cat-and-mouse with Sony and the need to sacrifice PSN access keeps this firmly in hobbyist territory rather than a practical alternative to PC gaming.