PlayStation 5 provides backward compatibility As for the current PlayStation 4 game collection, which means you’ll be able to play any PS4 game you already own on the new console. Some games will also offer the option to upgrade to the next generation enhanced PS5 title, such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
How to play backward compatible PlayStation 4 games
The PS5 will be able to play all available PS4 games through backward compatibility. Sony is also promising that some games will already be able to harness the extra power on the new console to provide “Game Boost” for faster or smoother frame rates. However, Sony also cautions that some functionality from PS4 titles may not be available, and there may be “errors or unexpected behavior” when playing backward-compatible titles on the PS5.
Play PlayStation 4 games from a disc (PlayStation 5 only)
The simplest way to play backward-compatible games (assuming you have a PS5 with a hard drive and a paper copy of the game) is to simply place the disc in your PS5. Some games will require an update to be installed, but after that, it’s just plug and play.
Play digitally purchased PlayStation 4 games (PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition)
Digitally purchased games are a bit more complicated, although they will still work similarly to downloading any other digital title. Players’ current PS4 games will continue to appear in their game libraries on the PS5, just as they currently do on the PS4. To install and run one, the player will have to select the game from his library and download it.
And unlike PS5 games (which have to be installed directly on the internal SSD, as they can take advantage of the speed improvements Sony has made here), PS4 games can be installed and played directly from an external drive.
Sony also notes that it will provide an option to transfer both digital downloads and save data from PS4 to PS5 via Wi-Fi or a LAN cable.
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Players will be able to transfer game save via USB storage device from PS4 to PS5, PS Plus subscribers will also be able to sync save PS4 games through cloud storage.
Compatibility
Sony says the vast majority of its 4,000+ PS4 game catalog will work on the PS5 with backward compatibility. Except for the following addresses:
- DWVR
- Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume One
- TT Isle of Man – Ride on Edge 2
- Deal with it!
- Shadow Remastered Complex
- Robinson: The Journey
- We sing
- Hitman Go: The Ultimate Edition
- Chadwin
- Joe’s restaurant
According to Sony, while the PS4 games will work with the DualSense controller on the PS5, to get the “best experience,” it recommends using DualShock 4 to play PS4 games. (Players significantly It will not be able to use DualShock 4 for PS5 gamesOther PS4 accessories – including a PlayStation VR headset, specialty racing wheels, arcade sticks and flying sticks – will also work with the PS5.
PlayStation 5 upgrades
Some PS4 games will go further. Instead of just showing the option to play the current PS4 version as it already exists, it will display some titles Upgrades to a full next-generation PS5 version.
Sony notes that it is up to developers to decide where to upgrade for free, whether it requires an additional purchase, or whether it will be available for a limited time only. Some titles like Cyberpunk 2077, We promised that players would be able to get a free upgrade to a suitable next-generation version as soon as it becomes available. Other titles – such as EA’s Madden 21 or FIFA 21 – It will offer free upgrades but for a limited time only. Sony is also allowing developers to charge for next-generation upgrades, with the option to offer a discount to players who already own the current PS4 version.
Whatever the case for your specific game, the upgrade process is the same.
Upgrade your PS4 digital game to its PS5 edition (PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition)
To upgrade a digitally owned PS4 game, you’ll have to make sure you’re signed into whatever account you own the title on. Then, you will have to find the PS5 version corresponding to that game on the PlayStation Store, as you will have an offer to upgrade from the current PS4 version to the new PS5 version. (Again, this offer may be free or paid, depending on what the developers decide.)
After that, simply download (or buy and download) the new PS5 version just like you would any other game.
Disc-based PS4 game upgrade to PS5 version (PlayStation 5 only)
Upgrading your PS4’s physical disc to its PS5 version is a bit more complicated. Once you put the disc in your PS5, you’ll have a new Hub Game option on the PS5 main menu to upgrade to the PS5 version. Like the digital option, you’ll be able to download the new PS5 version (or pay to upgrade and then download, if the game requires it).
There is a big caveat here though: While you have to keep the new PS5 version of the game downloaded to your hard drive to run, it will only work when your PS4 disc is still in your console.
Transfer saves
According to Sony, the transfer of the saved data from the PS4 version to the PS5 version will depend on the developer. It promises more details on how this process works (including their first-party addresses Spider-Man: Miles Morales And the Sackboy: Great Adventure) Closer to all.
Update October 9, 2:30 pm: Additional details on PS4 save data transfer have been added.
