PS5 Rest Mode Reportedly Causing Technical Issues

Several players have reported that the PS5's rest mode is causing manifold issues, from shutting down the console completely to wiping saves.

The PS5's Rest mode is supposed to make it easier for players to pick up where they left off, just like its PS4 incarnation. Unfortunately, several PS5 owners–including multiple GameSpot staffers–have reported the console's Rest mode appears to be causing a variety of technical issues, from persistent crashes to outright wiping saves.