PS4 games can also be played on the Playstation 5 thanks to backward compatibility - but this does not apply to all titles.
We reveal here which PS4 games will not be playable on the PS5.
For quite a while it wasn't clear whether Sony's next-gen console would be backwards compatible.
It is now clear that it is extremely important for many gamers that they can also play their old PS4 games on the Playstation 5.
Sony has therefore confirmed that almost all of the more than 4,000 titles will be compatible - but only almost.
There are a few exceptions that cannot be played on the next-gen Playstation.
These PS4 titles are not playable on the PS5
However, there is no cause for concern.
So far, Sony has only listed ten titles
that cannot be played on the PS5
.
In addition, these are not particularly popular games.
The following ten games will not be compatible with the PS5
:
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
However, Sony states that this list is subject to change.
Nevertheless, only smaller indie titles should then be added.
Affected games will also
be marked
as "
PS4 only
"
in the Playstation Store
.
So if you want to remove all doubts, you can check whether this marking is present.
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PS5 Backward Compatibility: What Else Matters
PS4 titles will also
benefit from the power of the PS5
.
According to Sony, some games will run more smoothly and at a higher frame rate - but this is not guaranteed for all titles.
It is also advised that unexpected errors may occur.
Before players buy add-ons for PS4 games in the store, they should therefore check whether they are satisfied with the gameplay and the performance of the titles on the PS5.
In addition, you should always make sure that the console has the latest system update.
The PS5 will only be backwards compatible with the PS4.
Games on the PS3, PS2 and the first Playstation will not be playable.
Buyer of
PS5 Digital
-
Edition
must know also that they can play exclusively digitally acquired PS4 games as a drive for Blu-ray discs is missing.
In principle, titles purchased digitally can be transferred from the PS4.
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