With Sony’s PlayStation 5 being released during the holidays of 2020, many might be wondering just what games will be getting a free upgrade from their PlayStation 4 consoles to the new next-gen console.
To help you out, here is a quick list of every PS4 games that is confirmed to be receiving an upgrade on the PS5, be it to allow them to look better, play better, or both. You will also see a brief overview on the differences between the versions available (via Pushsquare).
| Game | PS5 | PS4 Pro | PS4 | Free Upgrade? |
| Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | – | • 30FPS | • 30FPS | Yes |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | – | – | – | Yes |
| Destiny 2 | • 4K • HDR • 60FPS | • 4K • HDR • 30FPS | • FHD • HDR • 30FPS | Yes |
| DIRT 5 | • 4K • HDR • 120FPS | • 4K • HDR • 60FPS | • FHD • HDR • 60FPS | Yes |
| DOOM Eternal | – | – | – | Yes |
| Far Cry 6 | – | – | – | Yes |
| FIFA 21 | – | – | – | Yes, before FIFA 22 |
| Madden NFL 21 | – | – | – | Yes, before Madden 22 |
| Marvel’s Avengers | • 4K, 30 FPS • Dynamic 4K, 60FPS | • 30FPS | • 30FPS | Yes |
| NBA 2K21 | – | – | – | Yes, if you purchase the Mamba Forever edition |
| The Elder Scrolls Online | – | – | – | Yes |
| Watch Dogs Legion | – | – | – | Yes |
| WRC 9 | – | – | – | Yes |
Also, do note that the PS4 to PS5 upgrade will depend on how the game’s publisher decide to support the initiative and which version of the game you own.
You can check out our article on the PS5 to learn more about it along with what games will be releasing on the console.
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