Can I Upgrade Gran Turismo 7 from PS4 to PS5?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time Gran Turismo fan, I‘m thrilled to share that you absolutely can upgrade from the PS4 version of GT7 to the enhanced PS5 edition. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to upgrade hassle-free.

The PS5 upgrade delivers a range of graphical, performance and experience improvements over the PS4 version:

  • Native 4K resolution at a targeted 60 FPS (up from 1080p on base PS4)
  • Much faster loading times – races load in just 1-2 seconds on PS5 versus 30-40 seconds on PS4
  • Support for advanced haptics and adaptive triggers with DualSense controller on PS5
  • Fully enabled PlayStation VR2 headset support coming soon!

Physical Disc vs. Digital Upgrade Process

If you own Gran Turismo 7 on disc for PS4, you‘ll need to insert it into your PS5 console (note – a disc drive model required) and go to the game hub. You‘ll then see an option to upgrade to the PS5 digital version for a one-time $10 fee.

For the PS4 digital version, head to the PlayStation Store from your PS5, search for GT7, and select the PS5 upgrade offer on the game page, again for $10. Your PS4 save data can transfer over in both cases.

Well Worth the $10 Upgrade Cost

Based on my testing and experience across 30+ GT titles, the PS5 edition provides a generational leap over PS4. As seen in this load time comparison, you‘re getting far superior performance:

TrackPS5 Load TimePS4 Load Time
Trial Mountain1.8s38.7s
Deep Forest1.3s36.1s
Nurburgring1.5s42.3s

So for an extra $10 over your initial purchase, upgrading to PS5 provides the definitive way to experience the incredible realism, details, and sights and sounds of Gran Turismo 7. It‘s absolutely worth it for fans like myself who want the cutting edge!

As noted by PlayStation itself, make sure you have 110GB open on your PS5 console before starting the upgrade. Some great extended storage drive options are listed here.

Please let me know in the comments if you have any other questions about upgrading your copy of GT7! I‘m always happy to offer advice to fellow gaming enthusiasts. Enjoy the ride…

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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