Short answer: yes, on the same firmware as a base PS5. Tom's Hardware, Kotaku and TechSpot all report that the public Relapse jailbreak covers the PS5 Pro on firmware 7.00 through 13.60. A Pro on 14.00 or 14.10 is outside that range, just like a base console.
So the model isn't what decides it. The firmware is. And a jailbreak isn't the only way to change how PS5 games behave, which is where a lot of the confusion starts.
Affiliate disclosure: some product or store links may later be affiliate or referral links. Facts in this post come from PlayStation.Blog, Sony's PS5 system software notes and legal pages, Bethesda, and press reports, checked on 8 Oct 2026 (SAST).
What the reports say about the Pro
Sony launched the PS5 Pro worldwide on 7 November 2024. Its launch post lists "an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution" as the headline features. None of the coverage below suggests those changes put the Pro outside Relapse.
- Tom's Hardware (30 Sep) says Relapse supports "all PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware 7.00 through 13.60," and adds: "That includes the latest PS5 Pro console, too."
- Kotaku (29 Sep) says "any retail PS5s, including PS5 Pros, that have been on shelves for longer than a couple weeks" would be vulnerable. It also says Relapse works on every firmware "bar one: version 14.00.00."
- TechSpot (30 Sep) says "Most PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles currently available at retail use the vulnerable firmware versions."
- Ars Technica (30 Sep) says it "works with any PS5 up to firmware version 13.6." Ars doesn't single out the Pro.
No source we found says the Pro is easier or harder to jailbreak. And nobody can tell you the firmware on a Pro sitting in a shop today. Those retail comments were made in late September, and stock turns over.
Jailbreak vs official mods vs emulators
People use "mods" to mean very different things. Here's the difference.
| Option | What it is | Unsigned code? | Sony's licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jailbreak | Bypasses console locks | Yes | Breaches it |
| Official mods | Publisher-approved, in-game | No | Fine |
| Emulator on a jailbroken PS5 | Imitates another console | Yes | Breaches it |
Jailbreak
A jailbreak gets the console to run code Sony didn't sign. Tom's Hardware describes Relapse as browser and kernel exploits that unlock kernel read and write access. We won't go further than that.
Official mods
Some games support mods through the publisher, with no jailbreak involved. Bethesda says Fallout 4's in-game Creations menu arrived with Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, which is available on PlayStation 5 (announced 10 Nov 2025). Bethesda notes that "Creation availability may vary by region, title and/or platform." This is the route that keeps your console stock.
Emulators
Ars Technica says jailbroken PS5s can run homebrew apps "like emulators and unofficial '60 fps' mods for legacy PS4 games." Those need unsigned code, so they fall under the jailbreak row above. Press also reports that jailbroken consoles get used to run pirated games. That's copyright infringement, full stop.
What a Pro gives up on old firmware
Staying on 13.60 to keep a jailbreak open has costs that are easy to miss.
- Security fixes. Sony's notes for 26.06-14.10.00 say: "We've made some security fixes to the system software."
- New games. Tom's Hardware reports players saying the digital Marvel's Wolverine update needed 14.00. TweakTown reports that GTA VI will need 14.10, which Rockstar and Sony haven't confirmed.
- The PSSR default. Sony's notes show 26.02-13.00.00 added enhanced PSSR as an option, "available only on PS5 Pro." Version 26.06-14.00.00 turned Enhance PSSR Image Quality on by default. A Pro on 13.60 has the option but not the new default. For the base-PS5 side of upscaling, see our QSSR explainer.
- Moving to a Pro. Sony's launch post says: "Before you start the transfer, make sure your original console is updated to the latest system software." Upgrading from an old-firmware PS5 means updating it first.
The risks are the same as on a base PS5
Sony's PS5 licence bans modified software, circumvention tools and downgrading, and its Terms of Service (§10.6) ban getting around security or DRM. Neither document treats the Pro differently.
Who should care
Quick decision guide:
- Pro owner, stock use: update normally. You keep PSSR, Enhance PSSR, online play, Store access and your warranty position.
- Thinking of buying a Pro "for the jailbreak"? Don't. Firmware on new stock varies and keeps moving up, modified consoles risk suspension and warranty refusal, and new games can demand newer firmware.
- Want mods? Check whether the game has official mod support on PS5, like Bethesda's Creations. Otherwise a PC or PC handheld is the open platform. Our Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally guide covers that route.
- Upgrading from a base PS5? Sony asks you to update the old console before the transfer.
- Shopping a local marketplace? A "Pro on old firmware" listing is a red flag, not a bargain, whether you're in Joburg or anywhere else. Our grey-import checklist explains why.
FAQ
Is the PS5 Pro jailbroken?
On firmware 7.00 to 13.60, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku and TechSpot say Relapse covers it. On 14.00 or 14.10, no public jailbreak has been reported.
Does updating my Pro to 14.10 remove the jailbreak?
A Pro on 14.10 is outside Relapse's public range. Sony's licence forbids going back to older firmware.
Can I mod games on PS5 without jailbreaking?
Yes, where the publisher supports it. Fallout 4's Creations menu is one example on PS5.
Is the Pro safer from hackers?
No source says so either way. Firmware version is what the reports turn on.
Featured photo: User_Pascal / Unsplash
Sources: PlayStation.Blog, Getting started with PlayStation 5 Pro (7 Nov 2024), PlayStation Support, PS5 system software update features, PlayStation 5 System Software License Agreement, PlayStation Terms of Service, Bethesda.net, Creations Come to Fallout 4 (10 Nov 2025), Tom's Hardware (30 Sep 2026), Kotaku (29 Sep 2026), TechSpot (30 Sep 2026), Ars Technica (30 Sep 2026), TweakTown (5 Oct 2026, reported). Facts checked 8 Oct 2026 (SAST).