How To Upgrade a Playstation 4 Game to Playstation 5

The release of the PlayStation 5 has brought a range of new features, improved graphics, and faster loading times. If you’re a gamer with a collection of PlayStation 4 games, you may be wondering if you can upgrade them to the PlayStation 5.

The good news is that certain PS4 games can be upgraded to the digital PS5 version of the game on a PS5 console. In this article, we’ll go through the steps you need to follow to upgrade your PS4 games to the PlayStation 5.

How To Upgrade a PS4 Game Disc to the Digital PS5 Version

To upgrade an eligible PS4 game on disc to the digital PS5 version, you will need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. To upgrade your game, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console (or create an account).
2. Insert the eligible PS4 game disc.
3. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game.
4. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer.
5. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
6. After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 digital game by inserting the PS4 game disc. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.

It’s worth noting that to upgrade a PS4 game disc to the digital PS5 version, your PS4 game disc needs to have originated from the same country as your account for PlayStation Network.

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How To Upgrade a PS4 Digital Game on a PS5 Console

To upgrade an eligible digital PS4 game you already own to the digital PS5 version, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console.
2. Find the PS5 game in PlayStation Store or by Search, and go to the game hub for the PS5 game.
3. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer.
4. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
5. After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 game.

It’s worth noting that PS4 games redeemed as a PlayStation Plus benefit are not eligible for a PS5 upgrade unless otherwise indicated.

How to Switch Between PS5 and PS4 Versions of a Game on a Playstation 5 Console

If you own the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the same game, you can switch between them easily:

1. From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library.
2. Select the game and press X
3. Select the […] button on the screen to view options.
4. Select the version of the game you want to download or play.

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Can I Keep Art Books, Soundtracks, and Extras if I Upgrade a Game From PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5?

Yes, you can keep everything you received from buying a PlayStation 4 version of the game.

How to find Art Books, Soundtracks, and Extras on PlayStation 5

If you’re looking for art books, games soundtracks, or other extras that were included with your purchase, you can find them by following these steps:

1. From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library.
2. Select the game and press X
3. Select the […] button on the screen to view options.
4. Select the extra content you want to access.

Whether you have a PS4 game disc or a digital game, the steps to upgrade are straightforward. Just make sure to have an internet connection and sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console.

If you encounter any problems, you can check the country/region your account was set up for via the residential address in Account Management or contact support.