UPDATE on Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update for PlayStation Users
Bethesda has recently addressed the “confusion” surrounding the eligibility for the free PlayStation 5 (PS5) upgrade of Fallout 4 on PlayStation. Fallout 4’s developer took to social media to provide clarification and reassure players that the update is indeed available for certain PlayStation users. The teams are currently working on making it accessible to all interested players.
PlayStation Plus Extra Members
The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be accessible to PlayStation Plus Extra members via the PlayStation Game Catalog. Bethesda’s tweet assures users that the team is aware of the confusion and is actively working on it. Users’ patience is greatly appreciated during this process.
PlayStation Plus Collection Members
However, things are rather unclear for players who acquired Fallout 4 through the PS Plus Collection, which is offered to new PlayStation 5 owners. The developer’s second tweet highlights that information about the availability of the next-gen update through the PS5 Catalogue or PS Plus Essentials is currently unavailable. Further details are to be expected.
ORIGINAL STORY: PlayStation Plus Users Experiencing Issues with Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update
Today marks the exciting release of the highly anticipated Fallout 4 next-gen update. This update, which introduces native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the post-apocalyptic RPG, has garnered significant attention from PlayStation users. However, PlayStation Plus members who obtained Fallout 4 through the subscription service are reporting difficulties when attempting to access the free PS5 upgrade. These users are instead being directed to purchase the updated version separately.
IGN reports that players with a purchased version of Fallout 4 linked to their PSN accounts are able to access the free PS5 upgrade without complications. However, those who own the PS Plus version of the game in their libraries are unable to access the upgrade. For them, the PS5 edition is listed for purchase at £15.99. This situation is notably different from the experience of Xbox Game Pass subscribers, who can seamlessly access the native Xbox Series X/S version of Fallout 4 from today.
It remains uncertain whether this occurrence is an intentional decision from Microsoft-owned Bethesda or an unforeseen glitch within Sony’s PlayStation Plus setup. Bethesda has informed users on Discord that they are currently investigating the matter to determine whether the free PS5 upgrade should indeed be available to PS Plus subscribers. Further clarification on this situation is being sought from Bethesda by Eurogamer.
Fallout 4’s next-gen update not only introduces native versions of the game for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 but also brings a multitude of new features to the PC and previous-gen console versions. PC players can now enjoy widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, along with various fixes to the Creation Kit and numerous quest updates. Steam Deck verification is also included in this update. Furthermore, all versions of Fallout 4, including the original PS4 and Xbox One releases, receive free Creation Club items through this update. Additionally, players will receive the Makeshift Weapon Pack, featuring items such as the baseball launcher and nail gun, as well as a new quest called “Echoes of the Past” that focuses on The Enclave.
Fallout 4’s next-gen update arrives at a time of renewed interest in Bethesda’s long-running RPG series, thanks to the overwhelming success of Amazon’s acclaimed live-action adaptation. Furthermore, Fallout 76, which had faced considerable criticism upon release but has since improved, is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
