PSA: Uncharted 4 Players Can't Upgrade to PS5 With PS Plus Version

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In yet another confusing cross-generation upgrade situation, the PlayStation 5 version of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will only be available for certain versions of the game. The improved PS5 version, offering remastered visuals and save data import, is only an option for players who already own the retail version of the PS4 game.

The Uncharted series started on the PS3 and has since become a respected series iconic to modern PlayStation systems, taking series protagonist Nathan Drake on adventures around the world. The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection packages both of the PS4 Uncharted games together, but starting today players can also upgrade their already owned PS4 versions to the Legacy of Thieves Collection versions for $10.

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For owners of a physical or digital edition of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End or Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on PS4, upgrading is as simple as purchasing the $10 upgrade on Sony's online store. The PS4 version's save data even carries over to the PS5 version. However, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have to buy the games separately before upgrading. This may be a deal-breaker for some considering that the PS4 version of the games already work fine on PS5, but it will be frustrating for players wanting the graphical jump to have to spend extra just to play the best version of the games.

The Uncharted 4 situation parallels when Square Enix would not allow players to upgrade Final Fantasy 7 Remake to its improved version, a decision that was reversed a year later. At the moment it remains unclear whether the same will happen for the PS4 Uncharted games, though it is a distinct possibility.

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