In the latest news, Sony’s Jim Ryan clarified recent information regarding the PS4 to PS5 upgrade paths for Horizon Forbidden West as well as the latest information regarding the game’s upcoming first-party exclusive cross-gen titles.
Sony revealed some additional details about the different editions of the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn sequel for both PS4 and PS5, Horizon Forbidden West, last week.
However, to the disappointment of many PS4 owners, the PlayStation maker announced that the standard and special editions of the title won’t include a free upgrade to the PS5 version on PS4. Interestingly this was something that Sony had initially promised last year to the PS4 fans.
“No one should be disappointed… we have an upgrade path for PS4 users to get the PS5 versions for free.”
however, after receiving criticism from the PlayStation community, Jim Ryan has now said that PS4 players buying Forbidden West will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free.
“Last year we committed to delivering 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.”
On the further discussion about the future PS4 to PS5 upgrades, the president of the company stated upgrades for first-party exclusives, including the upgrades for God of War and Gran Turismo 7, will cost USD 10.
“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 USD 10 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.”
Horizon Forbidden West launches on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 18, 2022.
