With the one-year anniversary of the PlayStation 5 fast approaching, the number of new PS4 games is gradually starting to die down. Games likeGod of War: RagnarokandHorizon Forbidden Westwill be available on Sony’s latest system from the get-go, rather than requiring a next-gen update in the months following their release.
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Next-gen patches have certainly shown their value though, having already helped to completely transform some of the PS4’s biggest titles when played on the console’s successor. In fact, there are plenty ofgreat PS4 Games that still need a next-gen patch, including one or two ofthe system’s highest-rated and best-selling titles.
Considering its status asthe joint highest-rated PS4 game on Metacritic, it’s a little surprising thatRed Dead Redemption 2still hasn’t received a next-gen patch. Rockstar has been fairly vocal about its plans to releaseGTA Vfor the PS5 and Series X, after all, but remains tight-lipped regarding the future of the game’s western-themed counterpart.
In the developer’s defense,RDR2still looks fantastic even by modern standards and looks better still when combined with the raw power of the PS5.A next-gen version could still happen, but it’s understandable why Rockstar would choose to focus its attention on the eight-year-oldGTA Vfirst.
9Cyberpunk 2077
Buried beneath the seemingly endless bugs and glitches inCyberpunk 2077beats the heart of a fantastic game. When everything is working the way it’s supposed to, it looks truly stunning and Night City is a delightful, albeit slightly terrifying place for players to explore. As of the moment, however,the game’s next-gen patchis nowhere to be found.
In a recent earnings call, CD Projekt Red revealed thatPS5 and Xbox Series versions of the game could be pushed back into 2022. Fans will be hoping that the developer can still meet its late 2021 target, but, giventhe current state of the gameand the recent comments, it’s looking increasingly unlikely.
8Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: Worldalready looks fantastic, which arguably makes the prospect of a next-gen update even more appealing. The additional power of the PS5 would allow Capcom to crank up the settings to the absolute max, while the console’s faster memory would no doubt allow for increased draw distance as well.
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Thanks to the game’s PS4 Pro patch, PS5 owners can already playMonster Hunter: Worldat 1800c and a buttery-smooth 60 frames per second. This may explain why Capcom is in no real rush to release a next-gen patch right now, though that’s not to say that players wouldn’t still appreciate one.
7Bloodborne
Rumors of a next-gen version ofBloodbornehave been circulating for quite some time now. The most recent, which claims thata remaster known as the “Hunter’s Edition"is currently in the works, may actually end up being bad news for those hoping for a simple performance patch on PS5.
Given the age of the game, a full remaster arguably makes sense, though the likelihood of this being offered to owners of the PS4 version as a free upgrade is all but zero. That said, if it ends up being anywhere nearas good as theDemon’s Soulsremake, they likely won’t be too bothered by having to purchase the game again.
6Fallout 4
Fallout 4is another old game that could do with a new coat of paint. It’s starting to show its age a little on console now, though,with the right mods installed, the PC release can still look great. It therefore stands to reason that a next-gen patch could do the same for the console ports.
Skyrim, another Bethesda title, will soon be coming to the PS5, meaning that it will have beenreleased across three different console generations. This shows that the publisher is working on modernizing some of its last-gen titles and will serve as a source of hope for those counting on a next-gen patch forFallout 4.
5Street Fighter V
Considering Capcom’s history of releasing updated versions of itsStreet Fightergames, it’s a little surprising that a next-gen version ofStreet Fighter Vhasn’t already been released. At the very least, one might expect a PS5 patch, but there’s evidence to suggest that players may not be getting one.
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Neither the base, Arcade, nor Champion edition of the game received enhancements for the PS4 Pro, which doesn’t bode well for the prospect of a PS5 patch. There have beenrumors suggesting that Capcom is currently working on three newStreet Fightergamesthough, so this may not be too much of an issue.
4Tekken 7
TheTekkenseries has come a long way since making its debut on the PS1 back in 1994, with many now consideringTekken 7andMortal Kombat 11to be at the top of the pile when it comes to fighting games. Whilethe latter received a next-gen patch back in November of 2020though,Tekken 7remains very much last-gen.
Given that the game first hit arcades in 2015, some believe thatthe series' next installmentcould be on the way sooner rather than later. This might explain why a next-gen patch has failed to materialize, though that doesn’t make its absence any less frustrating for those still playingTekken 7on console today.
3Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royalis tied for the position ofthe highest-rated non-Rockstar game on the PS4. With this in mind, it’s perhaps a little surprising that a PS5 patch for the game hasn’t already been released. That’s not to say that there aren’t still some benefits of playing the title on Sony’s latest system though.
While playing on PlayStation 5, the game loads up in just 4.21 seconds, which is more than twice as fast as on the PS4 Pro. Even so, a 60 fps patch (or one that unlocked the frame rate entirely) would take the game to the next level.Persona 5started life as a PS3 game, after all, so it’s not like the PS5 couldn’t handle it.
2Uncharted 4
Uncharted 4is a visually stunning game with some ofthe best storytelling on the PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, however, the single-player campaign is locked to 30 frames per second and this remains the case even when playing the game on the PS5.
In early 2021, an unofficial patch, which could only be installed onto jailbroken consoles, showed thatit is possible to play the game on a PS4 at 60 frames per second(albeit, at lower resolution). Given the increased processing power of the PS5 though, 1080p 60fps should be possible and would definitely improve the experience.
1Resident Evil 7
There have been plenty of rumors about an impending next-gen patch forResident Evil 7, though, at the time of writing, nothing official has been confirmed. The last-gen releases already support 1260p at a solid 60 frames per second, so it’s perhaps understandable why Capcom doesn’t seem to be in too much of a hurry to release a patch. That’s not to say that the game doesn’t need one though.
When compared to the PC port of the game, the PS4 version comes up short in numerous areas. For one thing, it doesn’t support native 4K resolution, and many of the textures are nowhere near as high-quality as the ones found in the PC release. Whether or not Capcom will ever rectify this, however, remains to be seen.
