All articles tagged with #free upgrade
Apple is automatically upgrading certain unshipped Mac mini orders from the M4 to the newer M6 model at no extra charge, effectively giving a ~$100 discount since the M6 starts at $899; while some customers see earlier delivery estimates, at least one student says their wait time increased. Apple also announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini options alongside a Mac Studio lineup (M5 Max/Ultra) with a September 22 launch.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be a free, extensive upgrade for owners (and the DLC packs Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine will be free for non-owners), delivering an ambitious mix of graphical overhauls and gameplay enhancements—enhanced combat and signs, refined traversal, smarter monster behavior, a new skill tree, expanded photo mode, and tech upgrades like HDR, ray tracing, and upscaled rendering—across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with a Sept 29 release window.
Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 will receive a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade on September 15, delivering 60 FPS on Series X|S, 4K resolution, and gen-9 optimizations (with better draw distances, shadows, and VRR), alongside a new in‑game experience called The Slasher. The update also brings platform-specific improvements and features such as weapon crafting at workbenches and Legacy Seasons, with ongoing optimization for multiple consoles.
1000xRESIST is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition set for August 20, 2026, delivering enhanced 4K visuals and smoother framerate; existing Switch owners can upgrade for free, and the launch week includes a 40% eShop discount, plus a Fangamer announcement.
Rockstar is offering a free PS4-to-PS5 upgrade for all GTA V owners (physical or digital). Digital copies can download the PS5 version via the game hub, while physical copies require inserting the Blu-ray and installing, after which the PS5 upgrade can be downloaded for free. The upgrade preserves Story Mode and GTA Online progress and adds new features such as Hao’s Special Works vehicles and Career Progress rewards. The move coincides with a major GTA Online update, The Kortz Center Heist, arriving in July.
Rockstar announced a free upgrade path for Grand Theft Auto V from PS4/Xbox One to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions starting June 18, featuring up to 4K resolution, HDR, ray tracing, enhanced textures/draw distances, and up to 60fps (with PS5’s 3D audio and DualSense haptics). Existing PC users can upgrade from Legacy to the Enhanced edition for free, while GTA Online’s Kortz Center Heist arrives in July. The move coincides with GTA VI’s upcoming November 19 release, and Rockstar notes GTA V’s story progress can transfer between generations; GTA+ members can access the story library as well.
Fellow Traveller and Jump Over the Age will release Switch 2 versions of Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector on June 25, with existing Switch owners able to upgrade for free; the new editions support 4K TV mode, 1080p handheld/tabletop modes, and 60fps across all modes.
Obsidian’s promise of a free upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition ran into console entitlement problems on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with base-version owners sometimes still needing the expansion pass after the base game was delisted. The issue has prompted official workarounds and frustration from players, while PC users reported mixed results. Obsidian is directing affected players to support to resolve cases.
Obsidian apologized after promising a free Spacer's Choice Edition upgrade to base Outer Worlds owners, but PS5/Xbox Series X|S players can’t actually claim it due to entitlement restrictions and backend issues following the game's delisting. The studio said they’d work with affected players and explore a make-good, but the exact remedy remains unclear, sparking backlash even as Steam users report no upgrade problems.
Base edition of The Outer Worlds will be delisted on May 27 and Spacer's Choice Edition will become the sole version on most storefronts; players who already own the base game receive the Spacer's Choice Edition for free, while the remaster is priced at $39.99 on most pages (Xbox One sees a post‑27 price drop to $24.99 with DLCs at $14.99). Platform specifics and upgrade rules vary and can be confusing, with Xbox One, PS4, and Switch handling differently.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 with 1440p/60fps docked and 1080p/120fps handheld; existing Switch owners will receive a free upgrade starting March 18, 2026. The standalone Switch 2 version is on sale (half-price in select locations, ~$14.99/£12.63). A free Challenge Mode patch with customizable difficulty and new outfits is also released to celebrate Tomb Raider’s 30th anniversary.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is getting a native Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on March 25, 2026, with a free upgrade for existing Switch 1 owners. The new version promises smoother performance, higher resolution, faster load times, and a 6,000-item in-game limit, as shown in a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
Hollow Knight is getting a Switch 2 port announced at a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, with original Switch owners eligible for a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version later today.
Hollow Knight receives a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that shadow-drops today as a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners, boasting higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, and added graphical effects; a Sea of Sorrow expansion for Silksong is teased for this year, with more details to come.
Amazon Prime Video has launched a free news section for U.S. subscribers, offering access to over 200 live and on-demand news channels from major networks, making it a strong contender in the streaming news space.