Explanation
What this error means
CE-100005-6 is documented as “the game or application can’t load.” The title failed to start because the console couldn’t read or assemble what it needed. The usual roots are corrupted or partial game data, a missing patch, or — for disc games — a read problem, all of which are typically fixable at home.
Official reference: Sony support page for CE-100005-6
Diagnosis
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | Fixable at home? |
|---|---|---|
| Corrupted or partial game data | Very likely | Yes — reinstall |
| Missing game update | Likely | Yes — update the game |
| Disc dirty or misread (disc copies) | Possible | Yes — clean / reseat |
| Database index needs rebuilding | Possible | Yes — Safe Mode rebuild |
Repair
How to fix it
Ordered easiest-first. Try the next step only if the error comes back.
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Check for a game update
Highlight the game, press Options > Check for Update. A missing or interrupted patch is the most common load blocker.
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Restart the PS5
Power > Restart PS5 (not Rest Mode) clears a transient state that can stop a title loading.
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Rebuild the database
Safe Mode (hold power to the second beep) > Rebuild Database reindexes storage without touching games or saves.
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Clean the disc, if it’s a disc copy
Wipe the disc from the centre outward and reseat it straight — a read hiccup at load can surface as this code.
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Delete and reinstall the game
If it still won’t load, delete the title (Options > Delete) and reinstall. Saves are stored separately and kept.
Escalation
When it's not your fault
Signs the problem is on Sony's side — or in the hardware — rather than anything you can change:
- It began right after the game’s latest patch — a developer-side bug.
- Other players report the same title refusing to load after an update.
- Only this one game is affected; everything else runs fine.
Questions
FAQ
Will reinstalling lose my save?
No. Saves live in separate storage and sync to the cloud with PS Plus, so reinstalling the game keeps your progress.
Why only one game?
That points at the title — a corrupted install or a buggy patch. Reinstall it and check for a newer update before suspecting the console.
Disc or digital — different fix?
Mostly the same: update, restart, rebuild, reinstall. For disc copies, also clean and reseat the disc.