Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War was released on November 13, 2020. The big story wasn’t the release of Black Ops Cold War anymore. The big story was the integration of Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War into Call of Duty: Warzone. That’s how Black Ops Cold War’s Season One update kicked off. There was a refresh of Season One, and now Activision is teasing, albeit a bit slower. Activision released a new trailer to their YouTube channel on February 16, 2021.
After the release of Black Ops Cold War’s Season Two cinematic trailer, Activision and Treyarch released a new trailer showing off gameplay for the upcoming Season Two content drop which is coming across Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlnvEKOzDZM
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season Two arrives February 25, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and PC via Battle.net
It has been a while since Nintendo did their full, long-form Nintendo Direct. On February 16, 2021 – Nintendo revealed that they are hosting a 50-minute livestream to talk about what they’re going to release for Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2021. Not much is known, but the livestream is ongoing as I type this. Go watch the new Nintendo Direct now…
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War was released on November 13, 2020. The big story wasn’t the release of Black Ops Cold War anymore. The big story was the integration of Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War into Call of Duty: Warzone. That’s how Black Ops Cold War’s Season One update kicked off. There was a refresh of Season One, and now Activision is teasing, albeit a bit slower. Activision released a new trailer to their YouTube channel on February 16, 2021.
The new trailer is a cinematic opening for Season Two, and takes you to the jungle. You are basically in Southeast Asia, in the providence of Laos, what you’re doing there is a mystery at this point, but you’re going to learn what operators you’ll be able to play as, blueprints, customizations you’re able to earn in the Battle Pass, but nothing else was revealed about the new content drop…
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season Two arrives February 25, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and PC via Battle.net
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War was released on November 13, 2020. The big story isn’t the release of Black Ops Cold War anymore. The big story is the integration of Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War into Call of Duty: Warzone. When is this integration going to take place? On December 16, 2020 with the Season One patch update of Black Ops Cold War. A little bit was revealed recently, talking about prestige system coming to Warzone, but Activision was coy, vague, and cryptic with how this would happen. Activision went in deptth with this in their CallofDuty.com blog, which will be detailed below. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s first DLC drop, “Season One” faced a delay, originally scheduled to release December 10th, is now a December 16th release. To coincide with the release of Season One, Activision sent some cryptic packages to content creators to decipher and unearth some easter eggs related to Black Ops Cold War, one of those is a livestreamed radio station which can be seen below…
Just keep this for your future reference, it is a easter egg to open another easter egg. It always happens with Treyarch games. Treyarch is well-known for their cryptic videos, numbers, and easter eggs.
As noted previously, Activision posted a new blog post on CallofDuty.com to talk about the upcoming Call of Duty Warzone integration of Modern Warfare, and Black Ops Cold War…
“Team, wrap up any unfinished business. Once we strike, there’s no turning back.” – Russell Adler, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
With Season One incoming, Black Ops Cold War will be even more integrated into Warzone, bringing its available weapon total to 80+ individual primary and secondaries and Operators to 50+ just off what was available already in Black Ops Cold War. Furthermore, a new progression system and more will add plenty to explore on top of everything that the free-to-play online experience has offered since its launch.
Most of the Black Ops Cold War Operators have been playable within Warzone, giving you a small taste of what’s to come in Black Ops Cold War Season One. This is everything that you can expect when that happens, working across each part of the main Warzone menu
Dropping into Warzone for Season One will be done in a similar fashion to all prior seasons: from the Play menu.
Here, you can choose to play one of the featured playlists, including those that have to do with the new experience coming in Season One, as well as jump into a Private Match, Practice Modes, or Trials from Modern Warfare.
Next let’s talk about what’s coming to your loadouts.
In Season One, weapons from Black Ops Cold War’s launch – from the Knife to the LW3 – Tundra sniper rifle and every primary and secondary weapon in between – will be added into Warzone and fine-tuned to best perform within this free-to-play experience. This includes:
· Five Assault Rifles
· Five Submachine Guns
· Four Marksman (Tactical) Rifles
· Three Light Machine Guns
· Three Sniper Rifles
· Three Pistols
· Two Shotguns
· Three Launchers (including the Special Launcher)
· One Melee Weapon
In addition, throughout Season One expect to obtain additional free-to-acquire weapons via the free tiers of the Battle Pass system and in-game Challenges.
Maxed out your weapon in Black Ops Cold War? Bring all of its attachments into the Warzone. Otherwise, play with these weapons in Warzone to unlock its attachments in both games thanks to shared progression.
All attachments unlocked for Black Ops Cold War weapons will be available through the Gunsmith, allowing you to modify the weapon for use within Warzone. That doesn’t even count the free weapons included in the Season One Battle Pass system, any additional weapons to be released in Warzone or Black Ops Cold War, or the current and future Blueprint variants of these weapons.
At the start of Season One, expect the Mil-Sim Operators Song (NATO) and Vargas (Warsaw Pact) to become available in Warzone. All of the other launch-day Black Ops Cold War Operators are already available in Warzone, providing you unlock any necessary challenges related to them.
That brings the total number of available Operators past the half century mark for Season One. In other words, you’ll be able to choose or randomly shuffle between 50+ unique Operators, not including any future Black Ops Cold War Operators that will simultaneously appear in Warzone or any additional Warzone Operators to come.
This new menu in Warzone is where you’ll track your progression from the Military Ranks to each Season’s levelling journey.
When Season One drops, expect your level to synchronize across all three titles based on your current Military Rank or Prestige Level. Players who have advanced past the Military Ranks will begin the new season at Season Level 1. Note that all your previous unlocks from Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare (such as Weapons, Perks, Scorestreaks, or Killstreaks) remain unlocked.
After rising through the Military Ranks by earning XP across any of the three games, you’ll advance to the Season Levels, a brand-new system that includes new Prestige Levels and Prestige Icons from the world of Black Ops.
Haven’t earned your 400th Battle Royale victory or your 300th game of Plunder yet? Left a few Missions from previous seasons incomplete?
Don’t worry. All Mastery Challenges and Missions from prior seasons can still be completed as normal. You can find them still living in the Challenges tab alongside your Daily Challenges.
Again, those that can complete them all can consider themselves true Warzone masters, but you can take all the time – and infils – you need to get them done.
Because Career is the new home for all Progression-related menus, the Barracks is now solely dedicated to your Player Profile.
Here, you can find all the Calling Cards and Emblems that are carried over from Black Ops Cold War, as well as the option to customize Gestures & Sprays and put on a Clan or Regiment Tag. Furthermore, the Barracks will house your Records from Warzone, including the Leaderboards and various Commendations you earned while playing the game.
In Season One, there will be a new Battle Pass with 100 tiers of content and plenty of bundles in the Store. Nearly all these items can be used in both Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, including the new weapons that are available for free within the Season One Battle Pass System.
There is one main exception to this rule: vehicle skins. Because Black Ops Cold War and Warzone do not share vehicles, this content will be separated between the two games.
In the Battle Pass System, specific tiers will offer two skins: one for a vehicle in Black Ops Cold War and another for a vehicle inside Warzone. As for Store bundles, Black Ops Cold War vehicle skins will be included as a bonus on top of all content that is available in both games, such as Weapon Blueprints and Operator skins.
A Note on Content Compatibility*
As the Black Ops Cold War seasons progress and the Warzone story unfolds, be certain that our teams are working diligently to ensure all of this content is accessible. While there are no current plans to remove content from Warzone, to ensure the best possible player experience, there may be occasions where content is released at different times or becomes temporarily or permanently inaccessible.
* Content may be temporarily or permanently removed from Warzone in the future, based on game or thematic changes, technical or legal requirements, and/or storage limitations.
Here is the Black Ops Cold War Story Cinematic to go along with the announcement of Season One, and the merge between Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Modern Warfare into Warzone….
Stay tuned for more on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season One drop. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season One arrives December 16, 2020 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PC.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW for short) was founded in 2019, and has been hosting professional wrestling matches since May 2019. AEW has been sought to be a competitor to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) corporation, and has since, grown a large fanbase enough to sustain their franchise with toys, shirts, and other merchandise. All Elite Wrestling, LLC took a major step on November 10th, to announce a new AEW Video Game, and two Mobile Games related to AEW. The company took to their blog to announce all three new products…
November 10, 2020 – After revolutionizing the wrestling industry, AEW today shared its plans to reimagine the gaming world with the launch of AEW GAMES. The new venture will initially deliver three new gaming options to fans including two mobile games and the highly anticipated console game being developed with the renowned video game developer YUKE’S.
The birth of AEW GAMES was ushered in with a star-studded keynote special event hosted on YouTube, featuring Kenny Omega, who has been at the forefront of AEW’s console game, along with Cody Rhodes, Dr. Britt Baker and Ref Aubrey Edwards. The event also featured the introduction of wrestling gaming mastermind and the newest AEW GAMES team member, Hideyuki “Geta” Iwashita, best known for his work on the critically-acclaimed No Mercy for fifth generation consoles.
“Every once in a while, a revolutionary company comes along and changes everything. AEW is doing that today,” said Kenny Omega, EVP of AEW. “When I first signed with AEW, I asked Tony Khan to let me help assemble the best gaming team on the planet, to make the best wrestling games ever. With masterminds like Geta and the incredible team at YUKE’S, we are well on the path to deliver a fresh, vastly superior gaming experience that our fans deserve.”
Two mobile games will be available even sooner for fans. AEW Casino: Double or Nothing is anticipated to launch this winter, and AEW Elite GM is anticipated to launch later in 2021. Developed by KamaGames, one of the fastest growing independent operators in the world, Double or Nothing will feature AEW-branded versions of slots, blackjack, poker and roulette, along with AEW music, sounds, videos, wrestler virtual avatars, gift packs and more.
Developed by Crystallized Games, AEW Elite GM is the evolution of the GM simulator genre, taking the strategic elements of simulation and fantasy games to create a competitive and engaging space for the wrestling community to take part in, incorporating the expanding AEW brand and serving as a celebration of wrestling as a whole. Fans take on the role of GM, designing a roster of wrestlers, setting up matches, and running the show to generate revenue, new fans and effects on wrestlers’ stamina and morale.
“It’s amazing to think that less than two years ago, we sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling industry with the launch of AEW, and now we are rolling out our new revolutionary games,” said Tony Khan, CEO and GM of AEW. “We make a point to listen to our fans, and we know that a rejuvenated and immersive gaming experience is critical to the overall wrestling experience. It’s going to be cool to see our fans enjoying a next-gen console wrestling game that actually implements their feedback. This is just the beginning of a new era of gaming for wrestling fans around the world.”
“It is a tremendous honor to be a part of writing the first page in a new history of wrestling games,” said Hiromi Furuta, SVP at YUKE’S.
Kenny Omega and the AEW GAMES team will provide updates to fans as well as ongoing development content on the following: YouTube.com/AEWGames, twitter.com/AEWGames, Instagram.com/playAEWGames, Facebook.com/playAEWGames and AEWGames.com.
Starting today, fans can also purchase new AEW GAMES merchandise on www.SHOPAEW.com.
About AEW
Founded by President and CEO Tony Khan, AEW is a new professional wrestling league headlined by Cody & Brandi Rhodes, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Chris Jericho, Hangman Page and Jon Moxley. For the first time in many years, AEW is offering an alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a growing roster of world-class male and female wrestlers that is injecting new spirit, freshness and energy to the industry. The inaugural event under the AEW banner was the sold-out DOUBLE OR NOTHING PPV in Las Vegas in May 2019.
AEW began airing its weekly show on TNT on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, from 8-10 p.m. ET. The show, “AEW DYNAMITE,” is Wednesday’s No. 1 wrestling show and attracts the youngest wrestling audience on television. AEW’s multi-platform content also includes “AEW DARK,” a weekly pro wrestling YouTube series, “Being the Elite” a weekly behind-the-scenes YouTube series, and “AEW Unrestricted,” a weekly podcast series co-produced with WarnerMedia. For more info, check out @AEW (Twitter), @AllEliteWrestling (Instagram), / AllEliteWrestling (FB), AllEliteWrestling (YouTube).
About YUKE’S
After developing the world’s first 3D wrestling video game engine for the PlayStation, YUKE’S has continued to lead the world in fighting game technology. YUKES’ main expertise lies in having the foresight and planning ability to methodically research the subject matter of an upcoming title to be able to transform the product into the optimal consumer gaming experience, and having the technology at hand required to do so. Furthermore, YUKE’S has also shown strength in overseas markets by being backed with the long-standing relationships it has developed with international partners. They plan to continue to cultivate and expand the “YUKE’S Brand” by putting user-needs first and developing games and business strategies that meet the demands of the ever-changing market.
Accompanying the Press Release, there was a video released to YouTube to reveal a little bit of gameplay of the new All Elite Wrestling game…
Kenny Omega said that the new AEW game will arrive to Current Generation consoles (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, etc.) to Next Generation consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S & X, etc.). No other information was announced at this time.
Assassin’s Creed has been growing in popularity over the years, because Ubisoft allowed the franchise to go outside the comfort zone of their writing. Assassin’s Creed has gone from era to era for many years, and that model has not changed with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. It’s been a while since UbiSoft announced Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, UbiSoft followed up and revealed Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in April. On November 10, 2020 – alongside the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X launch, Ubisoft released the launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available now for Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will also launch alongside PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
After Activision had an incredible launch trailer of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, you’d think that Activision is done…? Not by a long stretch. Activision/Blizzard has a PC store called Battle.net, which was originally an online service by Blizzard for PC players. It’s now a joint PC store between Activision and Blizzard. Both companies merged together in 2008. However, Blizzard’s Battle.net is for Blizzard games, and they refer Activision’s games as “partner games.” Recently, Activision took to their blog to announce the recommended specifications for the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
Here are the requirements to run Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War…
Minimum Specifications Here are the minimum specs needed to play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War:
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit (v.1803 or higher) CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 RAM: 8GB RAM HDD (at launch): 50GB (MP only), 175GB (all game modes) Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950 DirectX 12 compatible system Required Broadband Internet Connection Required
Recommended Specifications Here are recommended Specs to run at 60FPS in most situations with all options set to medium:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor RAM: 12GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1660 Super or Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580 DirectX 12 compatible system Required Broadband Internet Connection Required
Recommended Specifications (Ray Tracing) Here are the recommended specs for use with Ray Tracing enabled:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 DirectX 12 compatible system Required Broadband Internet Connection Required
Competitive Specifications Here are the competitive specs to run at a high FPS for use with a high refresh monitor:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / RTX 3070 or Radeon RX Vega64 Graphics DirectX 12 compatible system Required Broadband Internet Connection Required
Ultra RTX Specifications Here are the Ultra RTX specs to run the game at a high FPS in 4K resolution with Ray Tracing enabled:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest Update) CPU: Intel i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 3700X RAM: 16GB RAM HDD (at launch): 250GB HD space Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 DirectX 12 compatible system Required Broadband Internet Connection Required
Also on October 29, 2020 – Activision and Treyarch released a new trailer to their official Call of Duty YouTube channel to talk about features for the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War…
The PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War features the following…
4k Graphics + Uncapped Frame Rate
Ray Traced Shadows + Ambient Occlusion
NVIDIA DLSS + Reflex Technology
Ultrawide + Multi-Monitor Support
Crossplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQKpaiEpsko
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Blizzard’s Battle.net service on November 13, 2020.
Cyberpunk 2077, has been through trials and tribulations over the years. Cyberpunk 2077 was announced in 2013. It debuted during E3 2019 with Keanu Reeves taking the stage with a standing ovation. Then, at The Game Awards, they went behind the scenes with the music of Cyberpunk 2077. On January 16, 2020 – CD Projekt Red announced a new release date: September 17, 2020. On June 18, 2020 – CD Projekt Red announced a new release date for Cyberpunk 2077…
In January 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed due to game development progression. From what was being said, it sounded like it was around alpha/beta stages of development, and they needed time to properly complete the game, rather than having it being rushed in time for the holidays.
In June 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed amid a global pandemic. However, the reasoning wasn’t because of the Coronavirus (ahem; COVID19.) It was cited that the game is playable, but they required time to finish, and polish the game to completion.
In October 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed to December 10, 2020. It was announced on October 27, 2020, and players are pissed off. It went gold a while ago (October 5th, to be precise.)
But, the reason for the delay has more to do with making sure every single version of Cyberpunk 2077 works 100%… Including on the Day 0 patch, according to CD Projekt Red…
Cyberpunk 2077 will arrive on December 10, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. They will be playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X via Backward Compatibility.
To tide you over until release, here’s a video by CD Projekt Red…
With about 2 weeks away from the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on November 10, 2020 – Activision and Treyarch released the launch trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which follows Russell Adler, who is in pursuit of an alleged Perseus. Black Ops Cold War takes place in 1980s, where Perseus’ intent wasn’t exactly clear, but he is a known Russian spy looking to subvert United States’ balance of power towards Soviet Union.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOxWQGkho4E
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Blizzard’s Battle.net service on November 13, 2020.
PlayStation 5’s Backwards Compatibility has been a subject of discussion since the “Road to PS5” Conference that was intended for Game Developers Conference (GDC 2020), but due to COVID19, they opted for a livestream. One of the things discussed was the PlayStation 5’s Backward Compatibility. During the conference, they said the console can do BC for some PS4 games, or at least a lot of PS4 games. Soon, shortly after the event wrapped up, they announced that PlayStation 5 will play 90% (majority of…) PS4 games from the get-go. At this point of time, we still didn’t know much about how it’ll work. Until now.
On October 9, 2020 – Sony took to their PlayStation Blog to announce prospective PS5 owners’ top questions…
When the PlayStation 5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5. We know you have questions about how PS4 games will work on PS5, so here is a quick overview on some common questions we’ve seen from the PlayStation community.
What console generation games are supported with PS5’s backward compatibility feature?
We are focused on the huge catalog of games on PlayStation 4, and we’re pleased that more than 99% of PS4 games will be playable on PS5 on day one. This includes games that have defined the PS4 generation – from critically acclaimed PlayStation exclusives like The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, to blockbuster hits from our third-party partners.
What is the difference between playing PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition console, versus the PS5 console with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive?
The gaming experience on both models will be the same. However, how you access the content to play will differ:
PS5 Digital Edition
You will be able to play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition console. These will be compatible PS4 digital games you have already purchased, or plan to purchase, via PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web or PlayStation mobile app.
Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition.
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive
You can play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games you downloaded from PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web or PlayStation mobile app.
You can also use physical PS4 game discs.
When you sign in to PS5 with your account for PlayStation Network, you will automatically see your library of played PS4 content through the menu.
Be sure to keep the PS5 console updated to the latest system software update available, and apply all available game patches to the game.
What is the PS4 game experience like on PS5?
PS4 titles get even better on PS5. Select PS4 titles will see increased loading speeds on the PS5 console, and will also leverage Game Boost, offering improved or more stable frame rates. Some titles with unlocked frame rates or dynamic resolution up to 4K may see higher fidelity. Additionally, PS4 games will also take advantage of some of PS5’s new UX features, but more to come on that later.
Are games from PlayStation VR backward compatible?
Yes, PlayStation VR games are included among the thousands of PS4 games that are playable on PS5. Please note that playing PS VR games on a PS5 console requires a PS VR headset, DualShock 4 wireless controller or PlayStation Move controller(s), and PS Camera (for PS4), which are sold separately from the PS5 console. Also, the PS5 HD Camera is not compatible with PS VR on PS5. You’ll need to use the PS Camera (for PS4), and the PS Camera adaptor (no purchase required), to use PS VR on PS5.
What about PS4 games on PS Now and PS Plus?
Backward compatible PS4 games included in PS Plus or PS Now will run on PS5.
Can I stream PS4 games on PS5?
Yes, Remote Play from PS4 to PS5 and PS Now streaming are supported. The benefit of streaming is that you can save your storage space on PS5. Please note that PS4 games will not leverage PS5’s Game Boost through streaming.
How do PS4 game transfers and game saves work between the two consoles?
You can transfer digital games, game data, and game saves from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using LAN cables, or by connecting wirelessly (WiFi). If you’ve already stored PS4 games and game data in the external USB storage device connected to your PS4, you can bring them over to PS5 with that external USB storage device. And if you are a PS Plus member, you can also sync PS4 game saves on PS5 through cloud storage.
Please note that the ability to transfer game saves between a PS4 version and a PS5 version of the same game is a developer decision, and will vary title by title for cross-generational games.
For Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, when players decide to upgrade from PS4 to PS5 their game saves will transfer.* Sackboy: A Big Adventure also will support game save transfers from PS4 to PS5 in an update that will be delivered shortly after the release of the game.* We’ll share additional details on both games closer to launch.
How will I know which PS4 games aren’t playable?
Games that are only playable on PS4 will be noted on PlayStation Store as playable on “PS4 only.” We have a list of games that are only playable on PS4, along with additional information on backward compatibility here: playstation.com/ps5-backwards-compatibility
*If players originally purchase a PS4 game disc, the PlayStation 5 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive is required to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version of the game and transfer their saves over.
If you click that link, it will take you to the Questions and Answers of PlayStation 5’s Backwards Compatibility, and how it’ll work…
The PS5 console is backward compatible with the overwhelming majority of PS4 games. That means an amazing collection of thousands of PS4 games can be played on your PS5 console.
PS4 games playable on PS5 consoles The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles.
Select PS4 games will benefit from the PS5 console’s Game Boost, which may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother frame rate.
Although many PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, some functionalities that were available on the PS4 console may not be available on PS5 consoles. In addition, some PS4 games may exhibit errors or unexpected behavior when played on PS5 consoles.
Before purchasing add-ons to play with your PS4 games on PS5 consoles, please try to boot and play your PS4 games on your PS5 console to see if you are happy with the play experience.
Please note, playing PS VR games on a PS5 console requires a PlayStation VR headset, a PS camera (sold separately from PS5 console) and a PS camera adaptor (no purchase required).
Always update your PS5 console to the latest version of the system software.
PS4 only games While the majority of PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, below is a list of PS4 games that are playable on PS4 only. On PlayStation™Store, PS4 games that are not playable on the PS5 console will be marked with ‘Playable on: PS4 only’.
PS4 only games: DWVR Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 Just Deal With It! Shadow Complex Remastered Robinson: The Journey We Sing Hitman Go: Definitive Edition Shadwen Joe’s Diner
This list is subject to change and excludes demos, media, and non-game applications.
Playing PS4 game discs on a PS5 console with a disc drive
Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update.
Select the game hub from your Games home.
You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.
PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition.
Transfer digital games from a PS4 console to a PS5 console
You can transfer digital games and saved data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer.
You can access PS4 games on a PS5 console directly from a PS5 extended storage drive.
Install a PS4 digital game on a PS5 console
Select game library from your Games home.
Select the game you want to play.
If you haven’t already downloaded the game, select Download.
The game will install automatically. Depending on the game, you may have the option to copy and play a portion of the game right away.
Upgrade eligible PS4 games to the PS5 version You may have the option to upgrade your PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Please visit the page below for more information. Upgrade eligible PS4 games to the PS5 version
Compatible controllers on PS5 consoles
The DualSense wireless controller, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work on PS5 consoles with supported PS4 games.
Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
Both the PS Move Motion Controller and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5 consoles.
For the best experience, use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller when playing PS4 games and PS VR games on a PS5 console.
PS5 games are not compatible with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
To adjust the strength of controller vibration on PS5 consoles, go to Settings > Accessories > Controllers > VibrationIntensity.
The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 consoles (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5 consoles).
PS5 backwards compatibility limitations
The SHARE menu cannot be displayed during PS4 gameplay on PS5 consoles. You can take screenshots and images by pressing the create button on your DualSense wireless controller to show the create menu. Additionally, you can use the button shortcuts to start/stop video recording or to save screenshots as follows:
Single press the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4) to show the create menu
Press and hold the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4) to take a screenshot
Double press the create (DualSense) or SHARE button (DUALSHOCK4) to start and stop video recording manually.
The HD Camera is not compatible with PS4 games – please connect a PlayStation Camera via a PlayStation Camera adaptor.
HDR is automatically switched on for PS5 consoles. To turn off HDR, go to Settings > ScreenandVideo > VideoOutput > HDR and select SDR.
The PS4 tournaments feature is not supported on PS5 consoles.
In-Game Live from PlayStation is not supported on PS5 consoles.
PS5 consoles do not support the PS4 Second Screen app or game companion apps.
PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition arrives November 12, 2020 in United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition also arrives November 19, 2020 everywhere else.
