Free upgrades are one of the best things that happened during the cross-gen shuffle. If you own a game on PS4 or Xbox One, and you’re now switching to a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, many titles let you download the next-gen version at no extra cost. No hassle. No paying hundreds again. Own the game? You get the upgrade.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
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 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 2020-12-10 | Shooter & Adventure | CD PROJEKT RED | |
 | The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt | 2015-05-18 | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure | CD PROJEKT RED | |
 | DOOM Eternal | 2020-03-20 | Shooter | id Software | |
 | Resident Evil 8 Village | 2021-05-07 | Shooter & Adventure | Capcom Development Division 1 | |
 | Destiny 2 Lightfall | 2023-02-28 | Adventure & Shooter | Bungie | |
 | FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Intergrade | 2021-04-10 | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure | Square Enix Creative Business Unit I | |
 | Assassins Creed Valhalla | 2020-11-10 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | Ubisoft Montreal | |
 | Assassins Creed Odyssey | 2018-10-05 | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure | Ubisoft Quebec | |
 | God Of War | 2022-01-14 | Role-playing (RPG) & Hack and slash/Beat 'em up | Santa Monica Studio | |
 | Horizon Zero Dawn | 2024-10-31 | Role-playing (RPG) & Hack and slash/Beat 'em up | Guerilla |
In this roundup, we’ve picked titles that not only offer free next-gen upgrades, but also genuinely benefit from the switch. With enhanced visuals, improved performance, and faster loading times, these games feel fresher, tighter, and just better — even if you’ve played them before.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
| Release date: | 2020-11-10 |
| Genre: | Action RPG |
| Developer: | Ubisoft Montreal |
You play as Eivor, a Viking warrior leaving icy Norway to settle in Anglo-Saxon England. There are battles to fight, alliances to form, and — in true Assassin’s Creed fashion — ancient secrets to uncover. It’s classic Ubisoft, now with a Norse twist and a massive open world to explore.
Valhalla offers a free upgrade confirmed by Ubisoft. Thanks to PS5 upgrades and Xbox Series X upgrades, the game runs more smoothly, looks crisper, and the lighting hits differently — making the whole adventure feel bigger and better.
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Cyberpunk 2077
| Release date: | 2020-12-10 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | CD PROJEKT RED |
Welcome to Night City — a futuristic metropolis full of corporate wars, implants, gangs, and moral gray zones. You play as V, a mercenary tangled in a deadly battle over immortality, identity, and freedom.
Cyberpunk 2077 had a rocky start, but today it’s an entirely different beast. With a free next-gen upgrade, the game finally looks and performs the way it was meant to — smooth, stylish, and frustration-free.
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The Witcher 3
| Release date: | 2015-05-18 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | CD PROJEKT RED |
Geralt of Rivia sets off on a mission to find his adopted daughter, Ciri — pursued by the terrifying Wild Hunt. Along the way, he faces monsters, wars, and ghosts of his own past.
The next-gen update for The Witcher 3 is free for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners. It also brings new content, UI improvements, and features that help newcomers ease in — all wrapped in enhanced visuals and much better performance.
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Doom Eternal
| Release date: | 2020-03-20 |
| Genre: | Shooter |
| Developer: | id Software |
Earth has been overrun by demons — and diplomacy is not an option. You are the Doom Slayer: a one-man force of destruction sent to purge the hell spawn and take back the planet.
The next-gen version runs smoother, sharper, and faster. With dynamic 4K, 60 FPS, and laser-focused gameplay, it’s a pure dose of refined chaos.
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Resident Evil Village
| Release date: | 2021-05-07 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Adventure |
| Developer: | Capcom Development Division 1 |
Ethan Winters arrives at a remote village searching for his kidnapped daughter. What he finds is far worse — cults, monsters, and one of the wildest villain lineups in the entire series.
The next-gen upgrade makes the game sharper, faster, and more atmospheric. The darkness, the sound design — everything is dialled up to 11.
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Destiny 2
| Release date: | 2024-06-04 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Role-playing (RPG) |
| Developer: | Bungie |
As a Guardian, you battle the forces of darkness across the galaxy — solo or with a fire team. Campaigns, PvP, raids, and seasonal content have made this one of the biggest live-service games out there.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades bring major perks: faster loading, smoother frame rates, and snappier controls. Exactly what you need for fast-paced fights and team coordination.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
| Release date: | 2021-04-10 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Square Enix Creative Business Unit I |
Cloud joins a group of rebels fighting the Shinra corporation, which is draining the planet’s life force. A beloved classic fully rebuilt — new combat, new cinematics, and all the feels.
Intergrade adds enhanced visuals, smoother performance, and an all-new episode starring Yuffie — all crafted as if this were a native next-gen game from the start.
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Free next-gen upgrades are one of the best gifts of the cross-gen era. They let you revisit your favourite games and experience them in a new light — with improved performance, enhanced visuals, and smooth gameplay that feels truly next-gen. No strings attached. Just install and play.
The best next-gen games aren’t always brand-new releases. Sometimes, they’re old favourites brought to life again — with zero need to reach for your wallet.