01At a glance
- Catalog size
- 400+ titles indexed in the launcher
- Ratings
- Stable / Beta / Test, re-verified per build
- Requirement
- Own your library — dumps of discs you own
- Firmware
- Official PS5UPDATE.PUP via File → Install Firmware
| Title | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Bot | Stable | Reference platformer; DualSense over USB |
| Demon's Souls | Stable | Quality mode recommended at 4K |
| God of War Ragnarök | Stable | Shader warm-up on first run |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | Stable | High VRAM use in dense districts |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Stable | Stable frame pacing after cache builds |
| Armored Core VI | Stable | Consistent mission performance |
| Alan Wake 2 | Stable | Heavy path-tracing load; upscale required |
| Death Stranding 2 | Stable | Verified end to end |
02How the Library is organized
The Library is an index, not a store. Each entry records a verification rating, the build it was last checked against, and any title-specific notes. Start with Stable titles, then expand into Beta once your baseline is solid.
Ratings are defined in Status definitions. A title moves from Test to Beta to Stable only when repeated runs confirm it — see Compatibility methodology for the exact procedure.
- Stable: complete a full session without blocking defects at default settings.
- Beta: playable with documented workarounds or minor defects.
- Test: boots far enough to evaluate; not yet playable end to end.
03Before you index a title
Own your library. Meridian accepts only dumps of PlayStation 5 discs you already own — it ships with no games and no firmware. Keep your folder layout stable; the indexer records paths, not copies.
Install the official PS5UPDATE.PUP from Sony's system-software page first, using File then Install Firmware in the launcher. The walkthrough is Install firmware. Without firmware, indexing succeeds but nothing boots.
If the launcher reports a missing runtime on first start, install Microsoft's official Visual C++ 2015–2022 x64 runtime, covered in Missing runtime. Then Download Meridian and re-run the installer check.
04Featured verifications
Eight titles carry full setup notes with their own covers: Astro Bot, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Demon's Souls, Alan Wake 2, Armored Core VI, Death Stranding 2, and Gran Turismo 7. Hundreds of other Game — PS5 emulator pages exist; missing art uses a generic desk photo, never another title's cover.
Each note lists its rating, expected defects, and the settings used during verification. Pair them with Minimum and recommended hardware before judging performance on your own rig.
05Questions
Q.01Does Meridian include games?
No. Meridian ships with no games and no firmware. Index dumps of discs you already own; 400+ titles are recognized by the launcher.
Q.02Why is a title listed twice with different ratings?
Ratings are per build. The catalog keeps the latest verification and the prior one during transition weeks so regressions are visible.
Q.03Where do I start?
Install firmware via File then Install Firmware, index one Stable title per Index your library, and confirm it boots per Boot system software.