GameSpot has reached out to Sony for clarification.
With the limited time until launch and the vague messaging around which PS4 titles will be playable on PS5 at launch still, it's likely to be the former. This could mean that backwards compatibility beyond the PS4 isn't part of Sony's plan for its new console, or that Ubisoft isn't able to say otherwise just yet. Near the end though, the page adds this note: "Backwards compatibility will be available for supported PlayStation 4 titles, but will not be possible for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, or PlayStation games." Now Playing: 5 Things PS5 And Xbox X NEED To Fix | Generation Next
The post mentions that PS4 players will be able to play games with PS5 players online, which aligns with Ubisoft's commitment thus far to offer free next-generation upgrades for titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
If so, it would follow the approach Sony took with the PS4-and far different than how it initially approached the PS3 generation.Ī Ubisoft support page explains how its titles will transition from PS4 to PS5, as each publisher seems to be taking a different approach to cross-gen upgrades. We know that many PS4 titles will work on the new console, you be able to play PS3, PS2, and original PlayStation titles on a PS5? According to Ubisoft, those systems' games are not supported on the next-gen console-although whether or not this is true remains to be seen. Sony has been somewhat coy about details regarding the PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility support, and specifically whether it will be able to play games from generations prior to the PlayStation 4. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is also currently set to launch this holiday season, while Insomniac’s other PS5 title, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, is said to be coming in the PS5’s “launch window.” Sony also continues to share other teases, including testimonials from developers regarding what the PS5’s SSD and 3D audio tech will allow for.The latest chapter of the backwards compatibility saga for PlayStation is unfolding. Right now Sony still needs to confirm its launch lineup, exact release date, and price, but has launched a program where you can apply to be one of the first to pre-order a PS5.
The PS5 is launching this holiday season, with both a regular and all-digital version. Microsoft has paused the addition of new backwards compatible games on Xbox One in the meantime.
More games are expected to be added to the backwards compatibility list once the Series X launches.
GameSpot has reached out to Sony for clarification.Īs a comparison, Microsoft has already confirmed that the Xbox Series X will be backwards compatible with the majority of Xbox One games, as well as all the Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that are already compatible with their current-generation consoles. With the limited time until launch and the vague messaging around which PS4 titles will be playable on PS5 at launch still, it’s likely to be the former. This could mean that backwards compatibility beyond the PS4 isn’t part of Sony’s plan for its new console, or that Ubisoft isn’t able to say otherwise just yet. Near the end though, the page adds this note: “Backwards compatibility will be available for supported PlayStation 4 titles, but will not be possible for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, or PlayStation games.” The post mentions that PS4 players will be able to play games with PS5 players online, which aligns with Ubisoft’s commitment thus far to offer free next-generation upgrades for titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion. Will you be able to play PS3, PS2, and original PlayStation titles on a PS5? According to Ubisoft, those systems’ games are not supported on the next-gen console–although whether or not this is true remains to be seen.Ī Ubisoft support page explains how its titles will transition from PS4 to PS5, as each publisher seems to be taking a different approach to cross-gen upgrades. Sony has been somewhat coy about details regarding the PlayStation 5‘s backwards compatibility support, and specifically whether it will be able to play games from generations prior to the PlayStation 4. The latest chapter of the backwards compatibility saga for PlayStation has unfolded.