PS5 crashes daily while playing ffxiv, WITHOUT warning or error- only since patch 7.0

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Hello. I know some have mentioned it a while back but it doesn't seem like Squenix is planning on fixing it - the issue is not listed in the Known Issues section. I didn't see it. Hope I'm wrong and they're working on it. But still:

What's happening:
While playing Dawntrail, my PS5 turns off without warning or error nr. This first started happening on the day of 7.0 patch release early access.
The console then will not turn back on unless I manually unplug the power cord, wait a second, and plug it back in. Then it will turn on and perform the typical system repair process and warn me how the console wasn't properly turned off and that data files might get damaged this way... This never happened with ANY other game (f.e. FF16, etc)

How often does it happen:
First week of DT 4-5 times per day, then I took some steps to try and fix it which helped for a couple weeks, now it's back with a vengeance. Yesterday 2 crashes, today three.

When does it happen:
Completely random, usually while just doing side quests, flying around in zones, and once during a simple cutscene. It hasn't happened while using duty finder yet.
The past 2 days it happened 3 times while doing Fates in DT zones, and twice it crashed when I was just afking in Mist for a few minutes, less than 10 min.

The steps I've taken to try and fix it:
- deep cleaned the console again, removing fan and all - it was already clean tho from before 7.0
- disabled 120Hertz in PS5 settings - this seemed to work for a couple weeks, until yesterday
- enabled dynamic resolution in FFXIV settings
- console is mounted on a wall, with air conditioning turned ON, and later added a mini fan pointing at the back of the console (didn't help either, the console is not hot to touch, just warm)
- internet connection is stable and connected via cable

What I'm hoping to gain from this post:
Others sharing their experience with their consoles and most importantly, I'm hoping this issue gets publicly acknowledged by Square Enix, added to the Known Issues, and that we get a promise of a fix, soon tm.

Here are screenshots of my settings, hope it helps identify the issue:

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Thank you for any advice in advance

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