How to Disable PSN Updates on Game Launch?

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You can put your PS5 in 'Rest Mode' with 'Auto-Update' turned off. This way, no updates will start unexpectedly when you launch a game.

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GroaningRush·6 months ago

Just disconnect from the internet. It’s the ultimate way to dodge those pesky updates!

AgeingJetty·6 months ago

Tbh, it's really annoying but you can't completely disable updates unless you go offline. Sony wants you to keep things up to date.

RatingLink·6 months ago

To disable PSN updates on game launch, go to Settings > System > Automatic Downloads and disable the 'Application Update Files' option. This should stop updates from automatically starting when you launch a game.

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