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Geek’s Guide To All PS4 To PS5 Free Game Upgrades

As a portion of the gaming audience continues to enjoy the new generation of consoles, there is still a number of us that have yet to make the jump to the PlayStation 5 from the PlayStation 4. Be it a scarcity of consoles or a pricing decision, the reasons can be many. However, there are certainly good reasons to move, especially with the multiple free PS5 upgrades for PS4 games.

Sony’s current generation console has fancy bells and whistles that make it a technological marvel, and you can expect certain games to both look and perform better, or see improvement in one area. This is possible thanks to the free upgrades put out by developers and Sony, and we have compiled a list of all confirmed titles that are available now for your consideration.

All Confirmed PS4 Games With Free PS5 Upgrades

Do note that certain games will have caveats in order to enjoy the free upgrade on PS5, and we have provided a brief explanation for such special cases.

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TitlePS4 PS4 ProPS5Save TransferFree Upgrade
A Plague Tale: Innocence4K
HDR 60FPS
Yes
Assassin’s Creed ValhallaFull HD
30FPS
4K
HDR 30FPS
4K
HDR 60FPS
Yes
Atelier Ryza 2Yes
Battlefield 204264 Players64 Players 128 Players Yes, for Gold Edition
Borderlands 3 Full HD
30FPS
Full HD – Performance Mode
4K, 30FPS
4K
60FPS
YesYes
BugsnaxYes
ControlFull HD
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
Yes, for Control: Ultimate Edition
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About TimeFull HD
30FPS
4K
30FPS
4K
60FPS
YesYes
Cyberpunk 207730FPS30FPSYes
Dead by Daylight4K
HDR
60FPS
Yes
Destiny 2Full HD
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
Yes
DIRT 5Full HD
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
120FPS
NoYes
DOOM EternalFull HD
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
NoYes
Elden RingYes
F1 2021Yes
Far Cry 6Yes
FIFA 21Full HD
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS Improved visuals
Only for FUT and Volta Yes, before FIFA 22 launch
Final Fantasy VII RemakeFull HD
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
Improved visuals
YesYes
For Honor1080p
30FPS
4K
30FPS
4K
60FPS
Improved visuals
YesYes
GhostrunnerYes
GodfallYes
GreedfallYes, but not PS Plus version
Guilty Gear Strive1080p
60FPS
1080p
60FPS
Improved resolution
60FPS
Yes
Hades1080p
60FPS
4K
60FPS
NoYes
Hitman 3Yes, digital version only
Horizon Forbidden WestYes
Immortals Fenyx RisingFull HD
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
YesYes
Kena: Bridge of SpiritsYes
King OddballYes
Little Nightmares IIYes
Lost JudgmentYes
Madden NFL 21Only MUT, Franchise, and Yard progressYes, before Madden NFL 22 launch
Maid of SkerYes
Maneater30FPS30FPS4K
60FPS
NoYes
Manifold GardenYes
Marvel’s Avengers30FPS30FPS4K, 30FPS
Dynamic 4K, 60FPS
YesYes
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles MoralesYesYes
Metro ExodusYes
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom1080p
60FPS
1080p
60FPS
4K
120FPS
Yes
Mortal Kombat 11 UltimateDynamic 4KYes
Mortal Shell4K
60FPS
Yes
NBA 2K21Only MyTeam progressYes, Mamba Forever Edition only
Nioh 21080p
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60/up to 120FPS
YesYes
No Man’s Sky1080p
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
YesYes
Oddworld: SoulstormYes
Outriders4K
HDR
60FPS
Yes
Overcooked: All You Can Eat EditionYes
Planet Coaster: Console EditionYes
Port Royale 4YesYes
Praey for the Gods30FPS30FPS60FPSYes
Resident Evil Village30FPSYes
RIDE 4Dynamic 4K
60FPS
No, only until 30 April 2021
Riders RepublicYesYes
Sackboy: A Big AdventureYes
Saints Row: The Third RemasteredDynamic 4K
60FPS
Yes
Shakedown HawaiiYes
ShantaeYes
Shantae and the Pirate’s CurseYes
Shantae and the Seven SirensYes
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate EditionYes
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s CutYes
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2Yes
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderYes
SubnauticaYes
Super Monkey Ball: Banana ManiaYes
Tennis World Tour 24K
60FPS
Raytracing
Yes, Ace Editin/Annual Pass only
Terminator: Resistance Enhanced4K
60FPS
Yes
The Elder Scrolls OnlineFull HD
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
Yes
The PathlessYes
The PersistenceYes
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntFull HD
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
Yes
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six ExtractionYesYes
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege Full HD
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
120FPS
Yes
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2Full HD
HDR
60FPS
4K
HDR
60/120FPS
YesYes, Digital Deluxe Edition Only
Train Sim World 2Yes
Watch Dogs Legion4K
30FPS
Raytracing
Yes
World War Z: AftermathHorde XL modeYes
WRC 9Yes
Yakuza: Like a DragonFull HD
30FPS
4K
HDR
30FPS
4K
HDR
60FPS
NoYes

Understanding The System

Depending on how certain publishers and studios decide things, the PS4 to PS5 free upgrades can differ in terms of what is being offered. The additional features are also not the same across the board, so you best check out what is awaiting if you are making a move.

Also, be sure to hold on to your physical discs if you are looking to upgrade, with digital games holding a slight advantage when it comes to upgrading convenience.

If you feel that these PS5 titles are not tickling your fancy, we also have a guide for the major PS4 titles that benefit from the PS5 Game Boost feature.