

Press right on the analog stick to highlight the button with the three dots, and then select “View Product.” But you don’t want that you want the superior PS5 version. There you will see several options, including “Copy,” which lets you install the PS4 version directly from the disc onto the console. Highlight it and press down on the analog stick to enter the game’s hub. To do so, start by once again inserting the disc, which will bring up the game’s icon. If you delete that game due to space issues (we’ve all been there) and want to reinstall it, you will have to redownload the PS5 upgrade files. Select yes, and the PS5 will start downloading the game files. If an upgrade is available, the console will ask you if you want it.

For instance, if you inserted Immortals Fenyx Rising, you should see the PS4 icon before the title “ Immortals Fenyx Rising.” If this is your first time inserting that disc, the PS5 will start copying the game. When the console reads the game disc, its icon will pop up on your home screen, complete with the game’s name and the disc format. In order to upgrade a physical copy of a PlayStation 4 game to PS5, simply start by inserting the disc into your PS5 (so long as it comes with a disc drive, that is).
