Horizon Forbidden West gets free next gen upgrade
Published: 20 Sep 2021
Horizon Forbidden West was supposed to be released last year, but was pushed out. Originally supposed to have free next gen upgrade, then Sony removed upgrade possibility for standard version and have now reverted on this decision
Sony informs Horizon Forbidden West will get the initial promised free upgrade to next gen version. So if you pick up the PlayStation 4 version, you can upgrade to PlayStation 5 for free
Last year we made a commitment to deliver free upgrades for our cross-gen launch titles, which included Horizon Forbidden West. While the pandemic’s profound impact pushed Forbidden West out of the launch window we initially envisioned, we will stand by our offer: Players who purchase Horizon Forbidden West on PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free.
To avoid more confusion going forward, all cross-gen games published by Sony will have a $10 USD digital upgrade fee to next gen version
I also want to confirm today that moving forward, PlayStation first-party exclusive cross-gen titles (newly releasing on PS4 & PS5)–both digital and physical*–will offer a $10 USD digital upgrade option from PS4 to PS5. This will apply to the next God of War and Gran Turismo 7, and any other exclusive cross-gen PS4 & PS5 title published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
*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.
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