Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
image via Sega

How to upgrade Sonic Frontiers PS4 version to PS5 version

You'll want the better version.

With the release of new consoles in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the situation of upgrading previous software to more powerful hardware has become a bit complicated. With changes in prices and the question of availability, every situation can be completely different from the norm. Here is how you can upgrade your PlayStation 4 version of Sonic Frontiers to the PS5 version.

Recommended Videos

Related: How to get and use Vault Keys in Sonic Frontiers

How to upgrade the PlayStation 4 version of Sonic Frontiers to the PlayStation 5 version

Luckily, at least when it comes to Sonic Frontiers, upgrading the PS4 version to PS5 is free and automatic. If you own the PS4 version, you also own the PS5 one. If you bought the game digitally, just search for the PS5 version of the game on the PlayStation Store and set it to download.

If you bought a physical copy of Sonic Frontiers for PS4, you could also get the PS5 version for free. Just pop the disc into your PS5 and when you go to install it, set the PS5 version to be the one that gets downloaded. Whenever you go to play the game, your disc must be in the PS5 at all times, like you were about to play the PS4 version.

How to transfer your PS4 Sonic Frontiers save to PS5

If you already have a PS4 save, there will be a new entry on the PS5 version’s main menu that lets you transfer that save over to the new one. You have to do this manually, but luckily it’s just a matter of selecting the option in the menu.

Screenshot by Gamepur

This all becomes a question because often, the current-gen version of games has become more expensive than the previous version of games. With the $10-dollar jump between versions, players often get stuck with having to pay the difference just to play the same game, but with a graphics and power boost. Luckily, Sonic Frontiers on both the PS4 and PS5 are at the typical $60 price tag, so there is no reason to have to charge your card multiple times for the same game.


Gamepur is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of John Hansen
John Hansen
John Hansen is a Full-time Staff Writer for Gamepur as well as a host for the YouTube channel Pixel Street Videos where he co-hosts a weekly gaming podcast and more. His favorite games include Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild, Left 4 Dead 2, and Overwatch. He covers Overwatch 2 and other FPS titles, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, Legend of Zelda, and whatever zombie games are placed in front of him.