In news that is sure to be a relief for those who adored the first game, and that includes us, Horizon Forbidden West is getting rave reviews and looks to be every bit as thrilling and captivating as the original.<\/p>\n
Oddly enough, though, the cheapest way to play Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 is to buy the PS4 version first and then upgrade it for free into the PS5 version. If you just go ahead and buy the PS5 version straight off the bat, that will cost you more.<\/p>\n
But let\u2019s get into that in a bit more detail!<\/p>\n
How to get Horizon Forbidden West PS5 upgrade\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nSony promised long ago that PS4 players of Horizon Forbidden West would be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free, which means a PS4 copy of the game can be fully upgraded without any additional cost whatsoever.<\/p>\n
Normally, there is a price of around \u00a310 charged for PS4-to-PS5 upgrades, but not this time! You can buy the PS4 version at its normal price and upgrade it to the PS5 version when the game launches later this week.<\/p>\n
In an odd move, though, Sony has opted to make the price for Horizon Forbidden West\u2019s PS5 version a little bit more expensive than the PS4 version. So if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0<\/em>buy the PS4 version, it will cost you more to get the PS5 version.<\/p>\nAs the below screenshot from Sony\u2019s website<\/a> shows, your two options are:<\/p>\n- Buy the Horizon Forbidden West PS4 version for \u00a359.99 and get a \u2018digital upgrade to PS5 version\u2019<\/li>\n
- Buy the Horizon Forbidden West PS5 version, which also has the PS4 version included, for \u00a369.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>
It really is a confusing case of semantics going wobbly, to be honest. But the long and short of it is, both of these \u2018editions\u2019 include both the PS4 and PS5 versions, and one is \u00a310 cheaper than the other.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Make sure you buy the Horizon Forbidden West PS4 version and get the free PS5 upgrade.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nTo get the Horizon Forbidden West PS5 upgrade as cheaply as possible, this is what you need to do:<\/p>\n
- Head to the PS Store<\/a> from a web browser<\/li>\n
- Buy the Edition that is priced at \u00a359.99<\/li>\n
- When the game launches, you should be able to install the PS5 version on your console<\/li>\n<\/ul>
As Sony noted in the Tweet below, you cannot pre-load the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West if you bought the upgrade in this way. However, once the game launches, you should be able to download the next-gen version if you have the console to match.<\/p>\n
Glad to clarify, the game needs to be released for you to be able to upgrade to PS5. You will need to follow the steps here: https:\/\/t.co\/psDettltzm<\/a> any further questions let us know.<\/p>\u2014 Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) February 16, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>
As the below screenshot from Sony\u2019s website<\/a> shows, your two options are:<\/p>\n It really is a confusing case of semantics going wobbly, to be honest. But the long and short of it is, both of these \u2018editions\u2019 include both the PS4 and PS5 versions, and one is \u00a310 cheaper than the other.<\/p>\n To get the Horizon Forbidden West PS5 upgrade as cheaply as possible, this is what you need to do:<\/p>\n As Sony noted in the Tweet below, you cannot pre-load the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West if you bought the upgrade in this way. However, once the game launches, you should be able to download the next-gen version if you have the console to match.<\/p>\n Glad to clarify, the game needs to be released for you to be able to upgrade to PS5. You will need to follow the steps here: https:\/\/t.co\/psDettltzm<\/a> any further questions let us know.<\/p>\u2014 Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) February 16, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>![\""Make\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Horizon-Forbidden-West-PS5-upgrade-a76e0c0.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"Horizon-Forbidden-West-PS5-upgrade\"\\"\/")
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