PlayStation Weekly: Sony pushed PS5 system software version 26.05-13.60.00 on Thursday, July 23…
Sony released a new PS5 system software update on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The update, version 26.05-13.60.00, is roughly 1.2 GB and is the second PS5 firmware released in July, following a July 1 update that focused on performance and stability.
The company has been dealing with backlash from its fans, with Sony Interactive Entertainment growing further apart from its fan base. A petition started by the CEO of an independent retailer in Canada has garnered over 300,000 signatures, and PlayStation players are participating in an economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30.
In game news, Marvel's Wolverine is due out for PlayStation 5 on September 15. The game's Creative Director, Marcus Smith, Game Director, Mike Daly, Sr. Project Director Jess-Reiner-Reed, and Narrative Director Walt Williams appeared at San Diego Comic-Con, where a Deep Cuts panel was held. Additionally, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is coming to PS5 on July 23.
Sony also announced that Earth Defense Force 6 will be leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs on August 18. Meanwhile, the company is ending physical discs in 2028, and reportedly failed to keep its publishing and business partners in the loop about this decision.
Key Facts
- Sony pushed PS5 system software version 26.05-13.60.00 on Thursday, July 23, 2026
- The download is roughly 1.2 GB
- This is the second PS5 firmware released in July
- A July 1 update focused on performance and stability
- Sony put in place its strictest social media guidelines on its staff
- A petition started by the CEO of an independent retailer in Canada has garnered over 300,000 signatures
- Sony reportedly failed to keep its publishing and business partners in the loop about its decision to end game disc production
- Sony is ending physical discs in 2028
- PlayStation players are participating in an economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30
- Earth Defense Force 6 is leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs on August 18
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is coming to PS5 on 23rd July
- Insomniac Games' Creative Director Marcus Smith, Game Director Mike Daly, Sr. Project Director Jess-Reiner-Reed, and Narrative Director Walt Williams were joined by the game's cast at San Diego Comic-Con
- Marvel's Wolverine: Deep Cuts panel was held at San Diego Comic-Con
- Phoenix Cyclops revealed as MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls First Year 1 DLC character
- Phoenix Cyclops voiced by Ray Chase
Source Analysis
- bbc.com: The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation
- bbc.com: All affected services were up and running by Friday evening
- particle.news: Sony pushed PS5 system software version 26.05-13.60.00 on Thursday, July 23, 2026
- pushsquare.com: Sony Interactive Entertainment has grown further apart from its fan base
Trends
Sony's emphasis on digital media and exclusive titles continues to grow.
Implications
Sony's growing emphasis on digital media and exclusive titles may have significant implications for investors and operators in the gaming industry