Next-gen versions will be bigger files, so they'll take up more precious memory on the console's SSD.

Some PS5 versions of current PS4 games aren't out yet.

There are a few more limitations and caveats: If you opted for the digital-only PS5 and have a disc, you're out of luck. You'll still download the PS5 update from the PSN, but you won't need a PS5-specific disc - your PS4 one will become an authenticator. You'll always need to use the PS4 disc to play the PS5 version upgrading doesn't get you a free digital copy of the game. You can also upgrade to PS5 versions if you have a physical PS4 game, as long as you bought the PS5 with a disc drive. If you have a PS5, make sure you're playing the best possible version of your games. Read more: PS5 restocks: When to expect the console to appear The developer's other major game, Cyberpunk 2077, got its next-gen update earlier this year after stirring up controversy when it was released in 2020, due to major performance issues.

This came after developer CD Projekt Red announced a remake of the first game, and before TV prequel spinoff Blood Origin is due to hit Netflix on Dec. The most recent major title to get the upgrade treatment is the classic 2015 role-playing game The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, which added ray tracing and 60 frames per second performance modes (it's also available for the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions).

This lets you play with 4K dynamic resolution at 60 frames per second and delivers shorter loading times, making for a smoother gaming experience with less waiting around. But a few publishers allow you to upgrade PS4 games to the PS5 versions for free. You can play most PlayStation 4 games on the PlayStation 5 thanks to the Sony console's excellent backward compatibility feature.

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season.

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