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That glorious day has finally arrived. You’ve got your hands on the powerful new PlayStation 5. But what about all those classic PS4 games gathering dust? Could it be possible to bring new life to your library with seamless cross-generational upgrades? Is there some magical way to sort this out? Readers, we are SO glad that you asked.
Get ready to experience your favorites like never before with higher resolutions, radically reduced load times, and captivating haptic feedback. Why? Cause in about five seconds we’re gonna walk through the ins and outs of refreshing physical and digital PS4 games for next-level performance.
Updated on June 17, 2025, by Sai Vsr:In this update, we have included a section on understanding specific policies when it comes to upgrading your PS4 games. Check it out below.
Upgrading Physical PS4 Games
Got some old CDs lying around that could use an upgrade? Here’s how you may bring them back to life:
Upgrading Digital PS4 Games
Sometimes, even our beloved game libraries need a bit of a boost. Follow these steps to make sure you jump right into acion:
Understanding Game-Specific Policies
When it comes to upgrading PS4 games to next-gen PS5 versions, upgrade options and costs can really vary a ton depending on the game and publisher. It’s good to keep some key things in mind. For instance, some awesome publishers let you upgrade for free - like CD Projekt Red with Cyberpunk 2077, Square Enix for Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Sucker Punch for Ghost of Tsushima. Other times you’ll have to pay an upgrade fee, usually less than just buying the new PS5 version. It’s not ideal, but it’s definitely cheaper than starting over.
Also, watch out for upgrade offers that are only available for a limited time after the PS5 version launches. And don’t miss the expiration date if you want the lowest upgrade price. you may also find cross-gen bundles that include both PS4 and PS5 versions upfront. And if you have PlayStation Plus, check its collection for PS4 games that play on PS5. This is because some of them get performance boosts on PS5 without a paid upgrade.
Bottom line - always verify the latest upgrade details on the PlayStation Store or publisher’s site. Policies change, so check before buying!
PS4 titles acquired via PlayStation® Plus benefits may not be eligible for a PS5 upgrade, unless explicitly indicated.
