Today marks the release of Bethesda’s Fallout 4 next-gen update, which brings native versions of the game to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
However, some PlayStation users who got Fallout 4 through PlayStation Plus are having trouble accessing the free PS5 upgrade and are being prompted to buy it instead.
As reported by IGN, PlayStation users who own a purchased copy of Fallout 4 on their PSN accounts can access the free PS5 upgrade without issues.
Thank you for your patience with us as we work on the Fallout 4 next-gen update. We know you’re excited, and so are we! But we need a bit more time and look forward to an exciting return to the Commonwealth in 2024.
— Fallout (@Fallout) December 13, 2023
But those who have the PlayStation Plus version in their libraries are seeing the PS5 edition listed for purchase at £15.99. In contrast, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the native Xbox Series X/S version of Fallout 4 starting today.
It’s not clear yet if this is an intentional decision by Bethesda, now owned by Microsoft, or if it’s a glitch related to Sony’s PlayStation Plus system.
A Bethesda representative mentioned on Discord that they are still investigating whether the free PS5 upgrade should be available to PS Plus subscribers. Eurogamer has reached out to Bethesda for more information on this matter.
In addition to the native versions of Fallout 4 for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, which include Performance and Quality mode options, support for 60fps and higher resolutions, as well as stability improvements and fixes, today’s update also brings new features to the PC and previous-gen console versions.
PC players will benefit from widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, Creation Kit fixes, and various quest updates. The update also introduces Steam Deck verification.
All versions of Fallout 4, including the original PS4 and Xbox One releases, receive free Creation Club items, the Makeshift Weapon Pack (featuring a baseball launcher and nail gun), and a new quest called Echoes of the Past focusing on The Enclave.
The Fallout 4 next-gen update arrives at a time of renewed interest in Bethesda’s RPG series, boosted by the success of Amazon’s live-action adaptation. Fallout 76, initially criticized but now in better shape, is also experiencing a resurgence in popularity.