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GTA V: Free PS4-to-PS5 Upgrade Opens to All Players
gaming22 days ago

GTA V: Free PS4-to-PS5 Upgrade Opens to All Players

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 Offers Free GTA V Next-Gen Upgrades Ahead of GTA VI Hype
gaming23 days ago

Rockstar Offers Free GTA V Next-Gen Upgrades Ahead of GTA VI Hype

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.

The Outer Worlds Upgrade Fiasco Hits Consoles
gaming1 month ago

The Outer Worlds Upgrade Fiasco Hits Consoles

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.

Free Outer Worlds Upgrade Stumbles on PlayStation and Xbox, Obsidian Promises a Fix
news1 month ago

Free Outer Worlds Upgrade Stumbles on PlayStation and Xbox, Obsidian Promises a Fix

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.

Outer Worlds Partially Delisted as Spacer's Choice Edition Becomes Default With Free Upgrades
gaming2 months ago

Outer Worlds Partially Delisted as Spacer's Choice Edition Becomes Default With Free Upgrades

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 Arrives on Switch 2 with Free Upgrade and New Challenge Mode
gaming4 months ago

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Arrives on Switch 2 with Free Upgrade and New Challenge Mode

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.