Had Nioh 2 PS4 on PS5, got free upgrade, next day reverted back to PS4 version?

[DFG]

I don't know what the hell happened. I've had Nioh 2 PS4 disc installed on my PS5, when the free upgrade was available I downloaded it, it replaced the PS4 version to Remastered PS5 version, next day I want to play, it changed it back to the normal PS4 version. Uuhhhhhh what?

I even got trophies popped up for PS5 version since I downloaded my PS4 save file. Anyone else had the same weird issue? What happened here?

 

[CloseTalker]

PS5 had this issue with some games for a bit, it would continuously install the PS4 version of games even after upgrading. It was supposedly patched out pretty recently though. Guess not

 

[Elyian]

When you click options on the app, check for "versions". The PS5 version should pop up.

 

[DFG]

PS5 had this issue with some games for a bit, it would continuously install the PS4 version of games even after upgrading. It was supposedly patched out pretty recently though. Guess not

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Hmm. Yeah I'm on latest patch and firmware. I don't understand why it does that lol

 

[ciddative]

Weird, the last PS5 system update from 3rd Feb specifically states:


Version 20.02-02.50.00

• In rare cases, the PS4 version of a game would install from the disc after you upgraded to and installed the PS5 version. Now, when you insert the PS4 game disc, the PS4 version won't install unexpectedly.

Are your console and game up to date?

EDIT: Well it seems annoying but there is a menu option to pick a version at least

 

[ABK281]

Also happened to me, I just deleted the new install. Have no idea if it will come back again.

 

[DFG]

When you click options on the app, check for "versions". The PS5 version should pop up.

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Whoa. You're right, pressing the "option" menu has a button called "game version". Clicking it gives me the option on both PS4 & PS5 versions lol what. This is so weird 🤣

 

[Solidpanic]

Whoa. You're right, pressing the "option" menu has a button called "game version". Clicking it gives me the option on both lol what. This is so weird 🤣

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For every game that has a PS5 version, it'll be there (Destiny, Nioh 2, Watch DOgs Legion, etc)

 

[DFG]

For every game that has a PS5 version, it'll be there (Destiny, Nioh 2, Watch DOgs Legion, etc)

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Thanks. Not sure how I missed this info? Does that mean it's taking double the space? As in both PS4 version and PS5 version are installed seperately? If so that'll help with future SSD clearing for space.

 

[ezekial45]

Whoa. You're right, pressing the "option" menu has a button called "game version". Clicking it gives me the option on both PS4 & PS5 versions lol what. This is so weird 🤣

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Yeah, this has been a known issue since the PS5 launch. I'm sure a lot of people are stilling playing PS4 versions of games on their PS5 without even realizing it.

 

[Solidpanic]

Thanks. Not sure how I missed this info? Does that mean it's taking double the space? As in both PS4 version and PS5 version are installed separately? If so that'll help with future SSD clearing for space.

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Exactly, check your storage and you'll see both installed

 

[Elyian]

Whoa. You're right, pressing the "option" menu has a button called "game version". Clicking it gives me the option on both PS4 & PS5 versions lol what. This is so weird 🤣

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It happened to me with Spiderman and Sackboy, guess it hasn't been addressed since launch. Glad that's all it is though and not some weird bug you were dealing with!

 

[CloseTalker]

Thanks. Not sure how I missed this info? Does that mean it's taking double the space? As in both PS4 version and PS5 version are installed seperately? If so that'll help with future SSD clearing for space.

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It's not a very smart setup, there are too many ways users can get screwed (play the wrong version, have both versions installed without knowing) without even realizing it.

On one hand, it's brought up as such a constant issue that I'd hope Sony is working hard to make it more seamless. On the other hand, by its very nature of PS4 games eventually tapering off in the next couple years, it's also a problem that will eventually solve itself.

 

[DFG]

It happened to me with Spiderman and Sackboy, guess it hasn't been addressed since launch. Glad that's all it is though and not some weird bug you were dealing with though!

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I had issues with Miles Spiderman close to launch but this was something I didn't realise, and I lurk here enough to read up on how PS5 is. Imagine how easy it is for most people to miss

 

[Liam Allen-Miller]

Thanks. Not sure how I missed this info? Does that mean it's taking double the space? As in both PS4 version and PS5 version are installed seperately? If so that'll help with future SSD clearing for space.

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Yeah, you can delete the PS4 version safely!

 

[Elyian]

I had issues with Miles Spiderman close to launch but this was something I didn't realise, and I lurk here enough to read up on how PS5 is. Imagine how easy it is for most people to miss

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Yeah, I imagine a ton of people are playing with PS4 versions of some of their games without even realizing it. It'll just be something to look out for with future titles, at least until they patch it.

 

[catpurrcat]

On your PS5, Nioh 2 should be named "Nioh 2 remastered" so as Liam Allen-Miller said, delete the PS4 version from your storage.

 

[Musubi]

Yeah, this has been a known issue since the PS5 launch. I'm sure a lot of people are stilling playing PS4 versions of games on their PS5 without even realizing it.

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Sony REALLY has to figure a way out to surface the different versions of stuff better. Its really absurd.

 

[ghostcrew]

Yeah, this has been a known issue since the PS5 launch. I'm sure a lot of people are stilling playing PS4 versions of games on their PS5 without even realizing it.

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Definitely are! There was someone in the Nioh 2 OT questioning why they only had two graphics options and they didn't map to the conversation everyone else was having about three modes.

They were playing the PS4 version on their PS5 without knowing.

 

[KeRaSh]

Yeah, this has been a known issue since the PS5 launch. I'm sure a lot of people are stilling playing PS4 versions of games on their PS5 without even realizing it.

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Happened to me just recently with Atelier Ryza 2. Bought and downloaded the PS5 version via the app and when I launched the game I thought the loading time was quite long. Double checked in the PS5 OS and it said PS4 version. Fucking hell!
Downloaded the PS5 version directly from the PS5 library and the loading times were significantly shorter.
This is not some dumb user mistake. This is definitely an issue on the back end.