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Hello World! I've been reporting on Sony PlayStation hacking news since 2000 and started PSXHAX in 2014 to cover PlayStation (PSX), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation Portable (PSP), PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), PlayStation TV (PS TV) and next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) platforms along with anything else of interest.
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Removing or Zerofilling Watermarks from PS4 PUPs Guide via Zecoxao
Those interested in learning how to remove (zerofill) watermarks from retail / debug / dev / test PS4 PUP files can check out the Removing or Zerofilling Watermarks from PS4 PUPs video tutorial that PlayStation 4 Scene developer @zecoxao shared today via Twitter from his (C)ontrol e(X)ecute YouTube Channel. 
Before jumping in, here are some related articles sorted by date with the oldest first:
Download: dewatermark_ps4.c (1.71 KB)
How to remove (zerofill) watermarks from any PUP, retail, dev, or test PS4.
Requirements:
Before jumping in, here are some related articles sorted by date with the oldest first:
- BLSUnpack to Unpack SLB2 Structured Files for PS4 / PS5 PUPs
- PS4 PUP_Decrypt & PUP_Unpack: Decrypt / Unpack PS4 Updates
- Decrypt_PUP_Header PlayStation 4 Patches
- PS4 Inner PUP Files of PS4UPDATE System Comparison
- PS4 PUP Unpacker to Unpack Decrypted PS4 PUP Images
- PS4 PUP Unpacker Platform-Independent Rewrite
- Fully Decrypted PS4 PUP File Examination
- PS4_Dec_PUP_Info.py Script for PS4 Decrypted PUP Info
Download: dewatermark_ps4.c (1.71 KB)
How to remove (zerofill) watermarks from any PUP, retail, dev, or test PS4.
Requirements:
- Bls unpacking tool (or pup unpacking tool) from skfu or my repo
- HxD or any other Hexeditor
- Calculator
PS5 Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support in Firmware Update This Week
Today Sony announced that PS5 Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support is incoming as part of the next PlayStation 5 Firmware / System Software Update arriving this week in the PS5Scene with further details on PS5 VRR Settings outlined below from their online PS5 4K Resolution Guide. 
This PS5News comes following initial PS5 VRR details, the current 5.02 PS5 Firmware version, DualSense PS5 Wireless Controller PC Update App, latest PlayStation 5 Game Trailers and Znullptr's PS5 3.02 Confirmation of the PS5 Userland Exploit earlier today.
Here's more from Sony Platform Experience SVP Hideaki Nishino, to quote: Variable Refresh Rate support for PS5 is rolling out this week
Today, we’re excited to announce that Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support will start rolling out globally to PS5 players this week. On HDMI 2.1 VRR-compatible TVs and PC monitors, VRR dynamically syncs the refresh rate of the display to the PS5 console’s graphical output.
This enhances visual performance for PS5 games by minimizing or eliminating visual artifacts, such as frame pacing issues and screen tearing. Gameplay in many PS5 titles feels smoother as scenes render seamlessly, graphics look crisper, and input...
This PS5News comes following initial PS5 VRR details, the current 5.02 PS5 Firmware version, DualSense PS5 Wireless Controller PC Update App, latest PlayStation 5 Game Trailers and Znullptr's PS5 3.02 Confirmation of the PS5 Userland Exploit earlier today.
Here's more from Sony Platform Experience SVP Hideaki Nishino, to quote: Variable Refresh Rate support for PS5 is rolling out this week
Today, we’re excited to announce that Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support will start rolling out globally to PS5 players this week. On HDMI 2.1 VRR-compatible TVs and PC monitors, VRR dynamically syncs the refresh rate of the display to the PS5 console’s graphical output.
This enhances visual performance for PS5 games by minimizing or eliminating visual artifacts, such as frame pacing issues and screen tearing. Gameplay in many PS5 titles feels smoother as scenes render seamlessly, graphics look crisper, and input...
Lamance 0.8.1 for GTA V 1.38 Mod Menu on PS4 9.00 by David1337hax
Over the weekend PS4Scene developer david1337hax released via Twitter a Lamance v0.8.1 for GTA V 1.38 Mod Menu supporting 9.00 Jailbroken PS4 consoles while confirming in the Tweets below plans of a website (now live at David1337hax.com) including future updates, idea suggestions, changelogs and showcases! 
Download: Lamance_081_099.bin (1.02 MB) / David1337hax.com (Official Site) / Inject.David1337hax.com (Online Injector) / PS4 ELF & Payload Injectors
This comes following the PS4 GTA 5 Lamance Mod Menu v0.7, PS4 GTA V Lamance Mod Menu v0.8, Lamance PS4 Mod Menu v0.8 for 1.32 and Lamance PS4 Mod Menu v0.8.1 for 1.32... however, he states there are no plans for Lamance 0.8.1 v1.38 on 6.72 Firmware:
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Download: Lamance_081_099.bin (1.02 MB) / David1337hax.com (Official Site) / Inject.David1337hax.com (Online Injector) / PS4 ELF & Payload Injectors
This comes following the PS4 GTA 5 Lamance Mod Menu v0.7, PS4 GTA V Lamance Mod Menu v0.8, Lamance PS4 Mod Menu v0.8 for 1.32 and Lamance PS4 Mod Menu v0.8.1 for 1.32... however, he states there are no plans for Lamance 0.8.1 v1.38 on 6.72 Firmware:
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PS4 Linux Debian 11 Distro with Emulators via DarkStorm Arrives
Proceeding the Nobara OS Linux Distro for PS4, recently @d4rkst0rm shared a PS4 Linux Debian 11 Distro with Emulators running CEMU at 60FPS and Vulkan support complete with a demonstration video from DarkStorm PS4's YouTube Channel below. 
Download: debian11_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (3.0 GB - Login: darkstorm / Password: logic) / tearch_V2_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (2.8 GB - Login: darkstorm / Password: logic) / tearch_V2_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (Mirror) / tearch_v2_english_darkstorm.tar.xz (2.8 GB)
For those interested there's also an ongoing installation topic from saya, a PS4 Linux Discord Channel for help and below is an outline of the Debian 11 PS4 Linux Distro features from Logic-Sunrise.com roughly translated:
The features of this distribution offered by Darkstorm are numerous:
Download: debian11_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (3.0 GB - Login: darkstorm / Password: logic) / tearch_V2_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (2.8 GB - Login: darkstorm / Password: logic) / tearch_V2_plus_emus_darkstorm.tar.xz (Mirror) / tearch_v2_english_darkstorm.tar.xz (2.8 GB)
For those interested there's also an ongoing installation topic from saya, a PS4 Linux Discord Channel for help and below is an outline of the Debian 11 PS4 Linux Distro features from Logic-Sunrise.com roughly translated:
The features of this distribution offered by Darkstorm are numerous:
- Wine proton with Vulkan backing
- Genesis emulator Blastem
- Cen64 emulator of Nintendo 64
- CEMU emulator Wii / WiiU
- Desmume Nintendo DS emulator
- Dolphin-emu GameCube and Wii emulator
- DOSBox emulator for x86 supporting Tandy, Herc, CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA, sound and DOS graphics modes
- All-in-one NES / Famicom emulator
- FS-UAE-Arcade Full-screen game browser for FS-UAE
- GNGB emulator for GameBoy Color
- Hatari emulator for Atari ST, STE, TT and Falcon computers
- Higan multi-system emulator
- MAME: Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
- Mednaffe front end for Mednafen multisystem emulator
- MGBA-SDL emulator for the Game Boy Advance - SDL front end for mGBA
- mupen64plus-ui-front console in console...
Latest PS5 Game Trailer Videos for the PlayStation 5 Scene
Since the previous round, here's the latest PS5 game trailer videos this weekend for those in the PlayStation 5 Scene to check out complete with brief descriptions of each below. 
LEGO Builder's Journey Launch PS5 Trailer
LEGO Builder's Journey reveals new Creative Mode, now available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Farming Simulator 22 Precision Farming DLC PS5 Trailer
Plenty of new features and machines: Get the Precision Farming Free DLC and lower your environmental footprint in Farming Simulator 22!
Based on real smart farming technology, Precision Farming introduces soil types, soil sampling, economic analysis and an environmental score. Extend the realism and let the good time grow!
Steelrising 5 Minute Gameplay Video PS5 Trailer
Paris, 1789. The city is in the grip of terror. The Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army.
It falls to Aegis, an engineering marvel, to take on the king's ranks of automatons and change the course of history.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Season 3 Launch PS5 Trailer
Season 3: Lancer from Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now live! This free update includes:
Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets Announcement PS5 Trailer
Rhythm Sprout is a brand new high-focus rhythm action with a wacky story, simple controls and original soundtrack.
Warm up your fingers to tap along to some fresh and funky beats! Move and fight to the rhythm of the songs through every stage of handcrafted colorful environments and a charming cast of sweet villains.
Follow the self-aware and lightweight story in the breaks. Will you save the Vegetable Kingdom from the King Sugar Daddy? And maybe find the Princess Cauliflower in the meantime...
Designed to be accessible for newcomers with a simple control scheme but provide a refreshing challenge for the vets of the rhythm genre...
LEGO Builder's Journey Launch PS5 Trailer
LEGO Builder's Journey reveals new Creative Mode, now available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Farming Simulator 22 Precision Farming DLC PS5 Trailer
Plenty of new features and machines: Get the Precision Farming Free DLC and lower your environmental footprint in Farming Simulator 22!
Based on real smart farming technology, Precision Farming introduces soil types, soil sampling, economic analysis and an environmental score. Extend the realism and let the good time grow!
Steelrising 5 Minute Gameplay Video PS5 Trailer
Paris, 1789. The city is in the grip of terror. The Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army.
It falls to Aegis, an engineering marvel, to take on the king's ranks of automatons and change the course of history.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Season 3 Launch PS5 Trailer
Season 3: Lancer from Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now live! This free update includes:
- New Class Kit - Lancer
- New Loadout Presets Feature
- New Weapons & Perks
- New Challenge Cards & Cosmetics
Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets Announcement PS5 Trailer
Rhythm Sprout is a brand new high-focus rhythm action with a wacky story, simple controls and original soundtrack.
Warm up your fingers to tap along to some fresh and funky beats! Move and fight to the rhythm of the songs through every stage of handcrafted colorful environments and a charming cast of sweet villains.
Follow the self-aware and lightweight story in the breaks. Will you save the Vegetable Kingdom from the King Sugar Daddy? And maybe find the Princess Cauliflower in the meantime...
Designed to be accessible for newcomers with a simple control scheme but provide a refreshing challenge for the vets of the rhythm genre...