It turned out that the open world game "Horizon Forbidden West" released on February 18, 2022 can be upgraded to the PS5 version for free later even if you buy the PS4 version.
Sony has also announced measures to upgrade the PS4 version to the PS5 version for 1100 yen including tax for future cross-generation titles such as "Gran Turismo 7" and "God of War New (tentative)".
"Horizon Forbidden West" is a sequel to the sci-fi open world action RPG "Horizon: Zero Dawn" that was a huge hit on PS4. Set in "Forbidden West", the story is drawn six months after the previous work.
"Horizon Forbidden West" will be released on February 18, 2022, PS5 / PS4 on the same day.Slightly postponed from the schedule within the year
"Horizon Forbidden West" is not limited to PlayStation 5, but is a "cross generation" work in which PS5 and PS4 versions are prepared separately.
Initially, Sony provided an upgrade method for games at the time of PS5 launch, from the standpoint that users should decide when to replace PS4 with PS5 for these cross-generation titles and will not force them, and PS4 version without worry. I explained that I will make it an environment where I can play on PS5 after I bought it.
However, regarding "Horizon Forbidden West", when the release date was decided and the reservation acceptance start was announced, there was no mention of the free upgrade from the PS4 version to the PS5 version, and the free upgrade that should have been committed once disappeared before I knew it. There was a question that it was decided that it was not because it was out of the "Title of PS5 launch time" because the release date was postponed due to the circumstances of the development side.
On the other hand, overseas, there was a statement in the name of Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE, at a relatively early stage, and although the explanation was insufficient, the release date had to be changed due to the influence of the new coronavirus. , The previous promise was still valid and we were reminding you of a free upgrade.
In addition to the "PS5 launch time title" that promised a free upgrade, this statement will continue to provide means for upgrading to PS5 for cross-generation titles that Sony will sell as first-party titles for a fee of $ 10. The policy is also clarified.
On the other hand, in Japan, there was no information about this additional part at the beginning, and for some reason, free upgrades may not be offered in Japan. It was a situation that gave me anxiety. However, as of September 10, about a week later, there was a successful update, and it has been confirmed that the free PS5 upgrade will be available in Japan as well as overseas. For future PS5 upgrades of cross-generation titles, it will be available for 1100 yen including tax in Japan.
Many special editions with both PS4 / PS5 download codes
On the other hand, "Horizon Forbidden West" has a lot of editions with special benefits only for the expected blockbuster, and some luxurious editions will record both PS4 version and PS5 version as download version from the beginning.
To briefly describe the differences between the various editions,
The so-called normal version. There are packages and downloads, and the package version (disc version) requires a disc to boot even after the PS5 free upgrade. In other words, you can't play with the PS5 Digital Edition, which omits the drive.
As a package version early purchase privilege and download version reservation purchase privilege, "Nora folklore spear, Nora folklore armor" digital code is included.
Limited quantity, steel book specification with mini art book. Old-fashioned special edition sold at stores and mail order. As an early purchase privilege, it comes with the same "Nora folklore spear / Nora folklore armor" digital code as the standard version.
The above two editions are separate products for PS4 and PS5. This is the target of this free upgrade.
on the other hand,
3 editions include a download code that can be dropped on both PS4 and PS5 from the beginning. No upgrade required.
The collector's edition of 24,200 yen including tax comes with the huge mammoth type machine "Tremer Task" that appears in the game and the statue of the main character Aloy. Also includes a steel book package equivalent to the special edition and a mini art book.
Download benefits include weapons and armor equivalent to the digital deluxe version, in-game board game frames, photo mode poses and face paint, digital soundtracks, digital comic books, and more.
Horizon Forbidden West Collector's Edition
The Legara Edition, which includes tax of 31,350 yen, is the highest-end version with more physical benefits than the Collector's Edition.
The statue is also a "Tenarks Tremer Task" that fortifies the Tremer Task, and comes with an art card, two real versions of the in-game board game pieces, and a world map.
In addition, a full-scale replica of the AR wearable device "Focus" of the ancient civilization worn by the main character Aloy in the game is included.
Horizon Forbidden West Legara Edition
Pre-orders for "Horizon Forbidden West" released on February 18, 2022 have started! Check out the details of the various editions now! – PlayStation.Blog Japanese