The latest system software update for the PS5 has fixed the hitching issue caused by the console’s Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) implementation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment had rolled out firmware update version 25.04-11.40.00 for the PS5 yesterday. It had initially appeared to be a minor revision with limited changes, as the official patch notes vaguely highlighted improvements made towards screen messages and usability. However, Digital Foundry has just revealed that it was contacted by Sony Interactive Entertainment PR to confirm that the known VRR hiccup issues on PS5 has been resolved by the console’s new firmware update.
Digital Foundry has yet to verify the resolution of the PS5 VRR bug via its own testing, though it does plan on doing so in the near future. For the unaware, the issue resulted in a stutter after a specific interval during gameplay with VRR engaged. With the update installed, players should no longer notice the odd hitching when running the game at frame rates above 60 fps in supported titles.
Sony Interactive Entertainment did not make any mention of the VRR bug fix in the PlayStation 5 update patch notes. Such incremental updates are generally known to polish system interactions, correct minor inconsistencies, or streamline menu navigation. As is common with these smaller updates, no new functionalities or settings were introduced, and most users may not immediately notice any visible changes following installation.
The latest update follows a more significant release under version 25.03-11.20.00, which introduced several worthwhile features. Among them was Audio Focus, a feature aimed at enhancing accessibility by boosting softer in-game audio and voice chat frequencies, particularly for players using headphones. The new firmware update also introduced home screen themes inspired by different PlayStation console generations, giving users more ways to customize their interface. Additionally, it brought general improvements to system performance and stability.
