Modder releases loader to turn the PS5 into a Linux system
Developer and modder Andy Nguyen has released a loader on GitHub enabling Linux to run on disc drive models of the PlayStation 5 with 3.xx and 4.xx firmware versions. The mod allows the PS5 to function similarly to a Steam Machine, as demonstrated by Nguyen running GTA 5 Enhanced with ray tracing. While Linux support on Sony consoles is not new, this release marks a recent milestone in console modding and alternative operating system adoption.
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Gaming PlayStation Modder releases loader to turn the PS5 into a Linux system By Anna Washenko April 30, 2026 4:49 pm EST Aaron Souppouris for Engadget If you're too impatient to wait for Valve's Steam Machine, developer and modder Andy Nguyen has created a solution, at least for the Sony crowd. He's released a loader on GitHub that allows Linux to run on a PlayStation 5. Its use is limited to disc drive models of the console running 3.xx and 4.xx firmwares; Nguyen said additional firmwares may eventually get support too, but it doesn't appear to be a priority. It's a fun idea, and Nguyen posted a video of the loader in action last month. I ported Linux to the PS5 and turned it into a Steam Machine. Running GTA 5 Enhanced with Ray Tracing.
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