PlayStation 5 Finally Fixes the Infamous VRR Stutter Issue in Latest Update

After years of community feedback and mounting frustration, Sony has silently resolved one of the PlayStation 5’s most nagging technical issues: the VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) stutter bug. Although the June system software update was officially described as a minor patch addressing UI and messaging improvements, sharp-eyed gamers quickly discovered something far more impactful had changed.

Players noticed that previously stutter-prone games-especially those running at 120 Hz with unlocked framerates-now deliver a much smoother experience. Titles like The Last of Us Part I & II, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Diablo IV are no longer plagued by the annoying stutters that ruined immersion. Even Elden Ring, which reportedly began stuttering after about 20 minutes of play, now runs without hiccups thanks to this under-the-radar fix.

Digital Foundry confirmed the issue’s resolution with Sony, noting that this fix aligns the PS5’s VRR performance more closely with the Xbox Series consoles, which had long provided a smoother VRR experience. Interestingly, the patch note didn’t even mention this major fix-Sony quietly slipped it in without fanfare.

This move, while long overdue, is being celebrated by the PlayStation community. For gamers with high refresh rate displays, especially those using Sony Bravia 4K TVs, this fix is more than welcome. The VRR bug, which even affected modes running at 60 Hz or lower, was a longstanding flaw that undermined the potential of next-gen gaming visuals.

The April update had already brought back the nostalgic 30th Anniversary UI and introduced the handy Audio Focus feature for clearer in-game audio. But this latest fix, though unspoken, might just be the most impactful update in terms of gameplay smoothness.

It’s been a long wait-five years since the PS5 launched-but finally, Sony seems to have listened. VRR just works now, and the difference is undeniable.