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The Witcher 3 PS4 to PS5 upgrade explained

Get an overview of The Witcher 3's PS4 to PS5 upgrade so that you can make the jump to the latest version of the game without needing to pay

The Witcher 3 PS4 to PS5 upgrade: Geralt can be seen

Are you hopping in and planning to give The Witcher 3 another playthrough? If so, you are probably keen to know about The Witcher 3’s PS4 to PS5 upgrade. Well, let us talk you through it.

Thankfully, if you have done a PS4 to PS5 upgrade for another game in the past, this one is just as familiar and simple and works the same way for both digital and retail copies. So, whether you are excited to get back into Gwent, or take on some of the threats across the lands, this guide will get you started on PS5.

The Witcher 3 PS4 to PS5 upgrade

The Witcher 3’s PS4 to PS5 upgrade is free for anyone who owns the base game or the Game of the Year Edition on PS4. If owned digitally, you will automatically get an upgrade for the game in your library or can claim the PS5 version on the store. For physical PS4 discs, you will need to claim your upgrade and then keep the disc in your PS5 to play the game.

This upgrade comes with a host of new features and enhancements for players. The full patch notes with all the visual enhancements can be found here.

For more on The Witcher, while you are working on grabbing The Witcher 3’s PS4 to PS5 upgrade, be sure to check out what to expect from their upcoming games ahead of The Witcher Remake release date in the future.