Sony Confirms PS5 Backward Compatibility for More Than 4000 PS4 Games; PS4 Save Data Transfer Also Supported

As per a new announcement shared by Sony, those who own a PlayStation 4 console and are looking to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 will now be able to play more than 4000 PS4 games on the latest console, as Sony’s PS5 now supports backward compatibility.

Here’s more about it.

PlayStation 5 Now Supports More Than 4000 PlayStation 4 Games

Even though now the PlayStation 5 supports several PlayStation 4 games, there are still some games which will remain exclusive to the latter and a badge will be visible next to those games. Additionally, Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One, Just Deal With It!, Robinson: The Journey, We Sing, Hitman Go: Definitive Edition, and Shadwen are some of the PS4 games that are currently not compatible with the PlayStation 5 console, and the company states that this list may increase in the future.

How to Upgrade?

Coming to the upgrade process, eligible PS4 game discs can be upgraded to the digital PS5 version using a PlayStation 5 console with a disc drive.

Users need to sign in to their existing account on the PS5 console, insert the eligible PS4 game disc, and then head to the game hub for the PS4 game. From there, the upgrade offer can be selected and reviewed before downloading or purchasing the PS5 content. After the download is complete, the PS5 digital game can be played by inserting the PS4 game disc each time.

It should be noted that the PS4 game disc needs to belong to the same country or region as the PlayStation account being used in order for the upgrade to work properly.

For eligible digital PS4 games, users can simply sign in to their account on the PS5 console, search for the PS5 game version through the PlayStation Store, and then select the available upgrade option from the game hub. Once downloaded, the PS5 version can be played directly on the console.

The company has further clarified that PS4 games redeemed through PlayStation Plus benefits are not eligible for a PS5 upgrade unless otherwise indicated.

Apart from this, Sony has also shared instructions regarding switching between PS4 and PS5 game versions on the console, along with steps to access art books, soundtracks, and other extras included with supported game purchases.

PS5 Backwards Compatibility Limitations

There are a few backward compatibility limitations for PS4 games on the PlayStation 5 console, which have been shared online. As per which, PlayStation 3 discs are not supported by the PS5 Disc Version console, and those who had received PS4 digital games through the PS3 to PS4 digital upgrade program will not be able to access those games on PS5 if the PS3 disc is required.

Speaking more about the limitations, the SHARE menu cannot be displayed during PS4 gameplay on PS5 consoles. However, screenshots and gameplay clips can still be captured using the Create button on the DualSense wireless controller or the SHARE button on the DUALSHOCK4 controller. Sony also states that for some PS4 games, even if video recording is started at 3840 x 2160 resolution, it may still be recorded at 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Also, the HD Camera is not compatible with PS VR on PS5, and users will need the PS Camera for PS4, along with the PS Camera adaptor, in order to use PS VR support.

Tournaments feature for PS4 games, In-Game Live from PlayStation support, and the PS4 Second Screen app and game companion apps are not going to be supported by PS5 consoles.

Sony additionally mentions that HDR is automatically switched on for PS5 consoles by default; however, it can also be manually turned off through the console settings.

Lastly, to read more regarding compatibility support and other limitations, you can head over to Sony’s official blog.

Stay tuned for more updates.