How to Transfer Games and Save data from PS4 to PS5 – Guide
However, it is not always as easy as it should be and often requires users to complete several additional steps. There are also some curiosities to note. Not all PS4 games allow you to transfer your save data to PS5 like And if you don’t subscribe to PS Plus you still have some hurdles to overcome as you won’t have access to cloud storage. It’s also worth noting that if you bought a game on disc and sold it, you may need to buy it again or buy a digital copy. Many PS5 games will require you to first launch your existing PS4 copy and manually download/upload the save file. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is a perfect example of this, because if you bought Marvel’s Spider-Man physically on PS4 and you don’t have it anymore, you won’t be able to launch the game and start the transfer migration process without the disc. Unlike the Xbox Series X/S, the PS5 also doesn’t automatically pull your save data from the cloud. So don’t be surprised if you’re asked to start from there, even if you have loaded PS Plus and your save data, it will scratch you when you first launch a game.
Methods to transfer games and save data from PS4 to PS5
In this article, we will share a detailed description guide in how to transfer all save data from your PlayStation 4 to your new PlayStation 5. Let’s check it out.
Data transfer using Wi-Fi/Lan
If you’re going to use this method, make sure you’re signed in to the same account on both PS4 and PS5 consoles. Then connect both consoles to the same network.
Using external drive
If you don’t want to use the WiFi method, you can use an external drive to transfer games from PS4 to PS5. To share PS4 data to PS5 via external storage, you need to follow some of the simple steps given below. Once done with the transfer, turn off the PS4 and unplug the external drive. Now connect the external drive to the PS5. The PS5 will recognize the external drive as extended storage. You can play the games directly from the external drive or move the game to system memory if you have enough storage.
Transferring data through PlayStation Plus
Playstation Plus subscribers can move save data from PS4 to PS5 console. However, before following this method, make sure you are using the same PS Plus account on both consoles. On your PS4 console, go to Settings > App Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage. On the Data saved to system storage page, select the ‘Upload to Online Storage’ option. You will now see a list of all games installed on your console. Select the game you want to upload to the cloud service. Once that’s done, turn on your PS5 and download the game whose data you want to load. Then go to Settings > Save Data and Game/App Settings > Save Data (PS4) > Cloud Storage > Download to Console Storage. Now select the save data you want to download and click ‘Download’ button.
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