If you have some PS4 games, you can upgrade them to take advantage of the better hardware of the PS5.
Sony’s PS5 is packed with a number of features, including backward compatibility. That lets you play PS4 games on your new console. But did you know that you can also upgrade some PS4 games to their PS5 versions to take advantage of the PS5’s improved hardware?
This means you can enjoy your favorite games with better graphics and a smoother gaming experience. Here’s how you can upgrade your eligible games to their PS5 versions.
How to know if your PS4 game has a PS5 upgrade
However, you should note that not every PS4 game comes with a PS5 upgrade available. The list of PS4 games that can be upgraded to the PS5 version is still growing, but some of the most popular titles are already available.
This includes Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, to name a few. You can check if your game is eligible for the PS5 upgrade on this list from the PlayStation Store.
Alternatively, if you purchased the game digitally. Through the PlayStation Store, log into your PlayStation account on your PS5 (the same account you used to purchase the PS4 game) and go to the Games tab of a friend.
There you will find the games you have downloaded to your console. Move your cursor to the tile of the game you want to check and tap the “…” icon using the Play Game option. If the game has a PS5 upgrade, you’ll see the Select version as part of the options.
You can also upgrade the eligible game if you bought the disc version and put it on your PS5.
However, this means that you must have a standard PS5 with the drive and will have. To keep the PS4 game disc inserted into your console every time you want to play a game.
Finally, you’ll notice that some games offer free upgrades while others are only available in multi-generational bundles, special editions, or as part of a paid upgrade. This means that some versions of PS4 games are cheaper than PS5 or their multi-generation bundle versions.
That’s why you should check the price before upgrading any PS4 game. For example, the PS4 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War costs $59.99, while its multi-generation bundle, which includes both the PS4 and PS5 versions, is $69.99.
How to upgrade a digital PS4 game to their PS5 version
To upgrade an eligible digital PS4 game to the PS5 version, follow these steps:
Sign in to the PlayStation account you used to purchase the game.
Go to the PlayStation Store and search for the game you want to upgrade.
If you downloaded the PS4 version of the game for your PS5, tap the “…” icon with the Play Game button, then select Version to download the PS5 version. If you don’t have the PS4 version installed, make sure you select the PS5 version before downloading.
Tap Download for the free upgrade (or purchase if it’s a paid upgrade).
Wait for the download and installation to complete; you can then start playing the PS5 version of your game.
If you have previously downloaded the PS4 version of your game. You should have both the PS4 and PS5 versions installed on your PS5. It can take up a lot of space, so you may want to uninstall the PS4 version to maximize your PS5 storage space.
To do this, go to Settings > Storage > Console Storage > Games and Applications, go to the list of games, and highlight and delete the PS4 version you recently updated.
How to upgrade PS4 disc games to their PS5 version
As mentioned above, you’ll need a PS5 with a drive to upgrade PS4 disc games to their PS5 versions. If you have a standard PS5, follow these steps:
Insert the PS4 game disc into your PS5.
Log in to your account, go to Game Center for the game and copy the game to your console’s internal storage.
Once the installation is complete, tap the “…” icon with the Play button and select View Product Page.
Select the upgrade offer on the right side of your screen.
Download or purchase the update if it’s a paid upgrade.
Wait for the download and installation to complete, then you can launch the PS5 version of the game. Note that you will need to insert the game disc every time you want to play the PS5 version of the game.
Enjoy better visuals by upgrading eligible PS4 games to their PS5 versions
If you have any eligible PS4 games, we recommend upgrading them to the PS5 version to enjoy better visuals and performance. Some games offer free upgrades, while others require the purchase of the PS5 version or the Multi-Generation Bundle. But before you make any upgrades, check the price of your title so you don’t incur unexpected charges.
