If your game closes suddenly with the message “Something went wrong with this game or app (CE-108255-1),” you aren’t alone. While this code looks scary, Sony technicians confirm it is 100% software-based in most cases.
This error essentially means the console’s “handshake” with the game data failed. Here is how to resolve it, from the simplest fix to the “deep” system resets.
Quick Answer: The 60-Second Fix
- Check System Update: Settings > System > System Software > Update.
- Check Game Update: Highlight the game > Options button > Check for Update.
- Restore Licenses: Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses. This is a “magic bullet” fix for digital games that won’t launch.
Solution 1: Rebuild Database
(Safe Mode)
If your PS5 “lost the map” to your game files, rebuilding the database will find them without deleting your saves.
- Turn off the console. Hold the power button for 7 seconds until the second beep.
- Connect your controller via USB.
- Select Clear Cache and Rebuild Database > Rebuild Database.
Solution 2: Game-Specific Fixes (FC 26 & Monster Hunter)
If this error only happens in specific 2026 titles like EA Sports FC 26, the issue is likely a corrupted custom squad file rather than the console itself.
- For EA FC 26: Go to Customize > Profile > Delete and delete all “Squad” files. Then, download the latest squads again.
- For Monster Hunter Wilds: Disable “Ray Tracing” in the game’s display settings before loading your save.
Solution 3: The “Graphics Mode” Toggle (PS5 Pro Tip)
If you are playing on a PS5 Pro, some games struggle with the PSSR upscaling.
- Go to the game’s internal settings.
- Switch from Fidelity/Quality Mode to Performance Mode.
- This reduces the load on the GPU and often bypasses the CE-108255-1 crash point.
Solution 4: Check Your M.2 SSD Temperature
If you have installed a third-party SSD, it may be overheating during heavy loading screens.
- Ensure your SSD has a proper heatsink.
- Try moving the problematic game from the M.2 SSD back to the Console Storage. If it works there, your expansion drive is either too slow or overheating.
Solution 5: The “Nuclear” Option (Full Reset)
If every game is crashing, your system software itself is corrupted.
- Back up your saves to the Cloud (PS Plus).
- Go to Settings > System > Reset Options > Reset Your Console.
- Warning: This wipes everything. Only do this if Solution 1 and 2 failed across multiple games.
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