Turning on your PlayStation 5 console and discovering that your game data has been corrupted is not a good feeling. Having worked for hours upon hours to do certain in-game things only to have them erased at a moment’s notice is heartbreaking. Fortunately, there are a few different things you can do to try to fix corrupted PS5 data.
Methods for Fixing Corrupted Data on PS5
As explained above, there are a few methods you can try to fix corrupted PS5 data:
- Restart your PS5.
- Delete the data that’s corrupted.
- Restore game license.
- Rebuild the database.
- Factory reset the console.
Each of the following headlines goes over the instructions for these fixes in detail.
Restart the PS5
Restarting your PS5 should always be the first thing you do before diving into any other potential fixes. Follow these instructions to do just that:
- With the console on, press the PS button on your controller.
- In the new window that appears, head all the way to the Power icon.
- Out of the options that appear, select Restart PS5.
Delete Corrupted Game Data
If you’re still dealing with corrupted data, try deleting and reinstalling the game that’s giving you issues:
- Go to the PS5’s Settings.
- Head to the Storage option.
- Choose the Console Storage option.
- Select Games and Apps.
- Locate the game you want to delete and select the Delete option.
Restore Game Licenses
If deleting the corrupted game data didn’t fix your issue, then try restoring the licenses of that particular game by following these instructions:
- Go to the PS5 Settings.
- Go to Users and Accounts.
- Head to Other, followed by Restore Licenses.
- Restore the licenses.
After a few minutes, your game licenses will have been restored, and you’ll be taken back to the PlayStation 5’s main menu.
Rebuild Database
Rebuilding your PS5 database should be one of your last resorts because it will attempt to repair anything wrong with the console. To rebuild the PS5 database, follow these instructions:
- Turn off your PS5, but don’t disconnect it from the wall.
- Connect your Dualsense controller to the console via a USB-C cable.
- Press and hold the PS5’s power button until you hear two beeps.
- The Safe Mode settings should appear on your screen.
- Using your controller, navigate to the Rebuild Database option.
Factory Reset the PS5
Last but not least, if all else fails, factory reset your console. To factory reset a PS5, follow these instructions:
- Go back into the Settings.
- Select the System option.
- Go to System Software.
- Locate the Reset Options.
- Select the Reset Your Console option.
At this point, everything will be removed from your console, making it as fresh as the day you bought it. You can reinstall your game and cloud data to see if the issue has officially been resolved.
