Can I Upgrade Miles Morales PS4 to Ultimate Edition? A Complete Guide
As an avid gamer and content creator focused on all things Spider-Man, one question I see often is "can i upgrade miles morales ps4 to ultimate edition?" So let‘s settle this once and for all – and dive into all the details on what the upgrade option entails.
At a Glance: Yes, You Can Upgrade!
The short answer is: Yes, you can upgrade to the Ultimate Edition on PS5 if you own Miles Morales on PS4! While you‘ll need both versions of the game and the latest PlayStation console, there is an upgrade path to get everything the Ultimate Edition offers – we‘ll break that all down next.
Breaking Down the Miles Morales Editions
First, what exactly do we mean by Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition here? Let‘s quickly compare what‘s in each:
Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Standard Edition (PS4 & PS5):
- Base Miles Morales game
- PS4 or PS5 version available for the main game
Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (PS5 only):
- Base Miles Morales game enhanced for PS5
- Includes remastered version of Marvel‘s Spider-Man (re-released from PS4 with better graphics and features)
So in essence – the Ultimate Edition bundles an improved version of Miles Morales for PS5 plus a visually-upgraded remaster of the 2018 Spider-Man game, exclusively playable on the new console.
This means if you originally bought Miles Morales on PS4, upgrading to Ultimate lets you experience both titles with new PS5 optimizations. But is it worth the upgrade cost? Let‘s explore that next.
Analyzing the Value: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Given the $20 price point for current owners to upgrade, there‘s no question the Ultimate Edition offers excellent value in my opinion:
You Get Two Full Games for $70 Total
Most major PS5 releases now launch at a $70 MSRP – yet by upgrading Miles to Ultimate, you get both Miles AND the full Spider-Man remaster for $70 total. That‘s very tough to beat value-wise in the world of modern gaming pricing!
Enjoy Next-Gen Visual Improvements
More importantly, upgrading means you can enjoy these acclaimed Spider-Man adventures with all the benefits of PS5 power:
- Speedy load times
- Higher 4K resolutions
- Ray tracing graphical effects
- Enhanced texture/asset detail
- Smoother 60 FPS frame rates
- DualSense controller features (haptic feedback, adaptive triggers)
These technical boosts seriously improve both visuals and performance – making them feel like true next-gen upgrades over their last-gen counterparts.
Revisit Beloved Stories with New Content
And the fact it includes remasters means veterans can re-experience the stories with a fresh coat of polish. New Peter Parker face model, new story content, trophies, and suits make it compelling to replay as well for longtime fans.
Critics and Fans Widely Recommend the Upgrade
All these upgrades have led to strong reception of the PS5 editions by both gamers and critics:
| Edition | Metacritic Score | Estimated Players |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel‘s Spider-Man PS4 | 87 | Over 20 million players |
| Marvel‘s Spider-Man Remastered PS5 | 88 | 5+ million PS5 owners (Est.) |
| Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 | 85 | 5+ million (Est.) |
Sources: Metacritic.com, PlayStation Game Size Twitter followers as estimate of players for PS5 titles
Given both new PS5 versions score even higher critically than the already-acclaimed PS4 game, it‘s clear the upgrade is well received and recommended. Between this data and personal impressions from my own playthroughs, I fully vouch for springing for Ultimate.
How to Upgrade: Full Steps
Now that we‘ve covered why it‘s worth upgrading, let‘s talk how to actually upgrade Miles Morales from PS4 Standard to PS5 Ultimate:
- First, you need to own Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Standard Edition on PS4
- Second, you‘ll need a PS5 console
- Boot up Miles Morales on PS5
- When you launch the game, there will be an option on the main menu to upgrade to the Ultimate Edition for $20. Select this.
- Complete the upgrade purchase to unlock the remastered Spider-Man game
- Enjoy both titles enhanced for PS5 with all DLC included!
It‘s a fairly seamless process overall. And you retain your original game progress when picking up save files from PS4 as well. So upgrading is both affordable and keeps your effort intact across both Spidey adventures!
Weighing Physical vs. Digital Purchase Options
One question that often comes up as well with Miles Morales – is it better to buy physically or digitally when looking to upgrade later? Let‘s compare the implications:
Physical Discs
- Must insert disc every time to play
- Can re-sell later if desired
- Supports backwards compatibility if you skip PS5 entirely
- Must put disc in PS5 first to upload PS4 save files
Digital Games
- Simple re-downloads if you change consoles
- Save files automatically sync via cloud storage
- Can‘t lend or re-sell copy when finished
- Smaller hard drive footprint (no disc)
Both options ultimately work to upgrade to the PS5 Ultimate release. So choose based on your personal preferences around physical media vs all-digital convenience!
The Last Word on Upgrading to Ultimate
Given everything the PS5 Ultimate Edition delivers – buttery smooth 60 FPS gameplay, visually-stunning ray tracing effects, near-instant load speeds, and enhanced textures – all paired with a great value proposition – I wholeheartedly recommend the upgrade for both new and existing Spider-Man fans.
Marvel‘s Spider-Man and Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales are two of PlayStation‘s best exclusives – so why not experience both adventures upgraded and optimized for the powerful PS5 hardware? Grab the PS4 base version of Miles to start then upgrade away!
Have you upgraded to the Ultimate Edition yourself or still debating? Share your own thoughts and reactions in the comments below! And as always, hit me up on Twitter @SpideyGamerYT for more Marvel gaming goodness!
