"PS5 Home Screen Ads: A Tech Glitch"

Sony has addressed widespread fan frustration following the recent PS5 update that resulted in the home screen being flooded with promotional content.

Sony Says It Has Resolved Unintended Error with PS5 Ads

PlayStation Fans Annoyed at Initial Update

Sony took to Twitter (X) to announce that it has fixed a technical issue with the Official News feature on PS5 consoles. "A tech error with the Official News feature on the PS5 console has since been resolved," the company stated on social media. "There have been no changes to the way game news is displayed on PS5."

Before this resolution, Sony faced significant backlash from its community for rolling out an update that transformed the PlayStation 5 home screen into a hub of ads and outdated news. The home screen was filled with promotional artworks and article headlines, which took up a considerable portion of the screen. The update, which was gradually implemented over recent weeks and fully completed with the latest patch, prompted PS5 users to voice their discontent online.

PlayStation 5's home screen now reportedly displays art and news related to the game a user is currently focused on. Despite Sony's efforts to address user complaints, some fans continue to express dissatisfaction, describing the update as a "terrible decision." One user shared on social media, "I checked my other games and they had it as well. Most of the background images have changed to these low-quality thumbnails from the news, covering up the unique art that made each game feel like it had its own 'theme.' This is a terrible decision and I hope it gets changed or we get an option to opt out quickly. At least with the explore tab, I could ignore it without it affecting every game I 'own.'" Another user added, "It's strange that people are defending this. Who wants to spend $500 on a console just to be bombarded with unwanted ads?"