All the Big Games We Know You Can Upgrade to Next-Gen For Free

The next-generation of consoles is almost upon us. Within the next few months, players will be able to grab both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, along with the systems comes a new feature that has not been available before. Thanks to online stores, users who purchase current-gen versions of game and then upgrade to a new console will also be able to upgrade certain games to the next-gen version.

Of course, there are some caveats. Upgrades only work within the same family of consoles, so a PlayStation 4 user will have to buy a PlayStation 5. Some publishers have also confirmed that they will be charging to upgrade. Yet, there are a good number of big games that will offer free upgrades. That means players will be able to enjoy next-gen versions of some titles at no extra cost.

Here are all the big games we know you will be able to upgrade to the next-gen version for free.

Doom Eternal

The 2020 sequel to Bethesda’s reboot of the series, Doom Eternal is already available across a range of platforms. It is also set to come to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X within the coming months. While no exact date has been revealed, Bethesda has confirmed players will have access to an improved version on next-gen consoles. Anyone who currently owns or purchases the title on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can upgrade for free.

Far Cry 6

Fary Cry 6 is not expected to launch until February 2021. However, Ubisoft has confirmed that players don’t have to worry about buying the game twice. For those that don’t choose to get a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X straight away, the publisher will offer upgrade options. Essentially, a player who purchases the game on current-gen hardware can also access it on next-gen systems. There will also be no fee associated with upgrading.