How do I transfer my Destiny 2 character to PS5?

As a hardcore Destiny 2 gamer myself, I know how important character progression and loot is. So if you‘re upgrading from PS4 to PS5, thankfully transferring your guardians to next-gen is seamless with cross-save!

Here is the quick rundown:

Steps to Transfer Your Characters

1. Link your Bungie.net account to both your PS4 and PS5 consoles
2. Enable cross-save on your Bungie account and set your "main" platform
3. Download Destiny 2 on PS5 and log in to sync your characters, gear, progression etc.

It truly is that easy – with cross-save all your Destiny 2 data is unified across platforms so you pick right back up where you left off on PS5!

But how exactly does this work? What are the benefits? And what Destiny 2 enhancements does the PS5 hardware enable? Let‘s dive deeper…

Destiny 2 Cross-Save Detailed

Introduced in 2019, Destiny 2‘s cross-save system allows you to access your guardians and progression across PS4, PS5, Xbox platforms, Google Stadia and Windows PC.

It has been a huge hit with players. As of August 2021, Bungie reported over 20 million players used cross-save to unify their Destiny experience across platforms.

So how does it work? Cross-save connects your Bungie account to all eligible platforms – think of it like your master account. When enabled, your characters, progression, equipment and so on are then unified regardless of the platform you play on.

You designate a "main" platform which your active characters are tied to. But you can change this at any time if you upgrade or switch consoles.

Why Transfer vs Start Fresh on PS5

With cross-save handleing everything under the hood, upgrading to PS5 means you continue right where you left off in Destiny 2.

But why is transferring over creating a brand new character recommended? Let‘s compare:

Transfer

• Retain all exotic weapons, armor, cosmetics etc.
• Keep progression like season rank and power level
• Access existing vaulted gear and materials
• Bring Destiny 1 veterans awards like emblems

Start Fresh

• Replay early game content like campaigns
• Earn some gear again like subclasses

As you can see, transferring over gives you major advantages. The amount of time investment needed to re-earn things like exotics and rank progression is extremely high.

So unless you really want to replay every activity, continuing on PS5 makes your upgrade to next-gen as seamless as possible.

Destiny 2 PS5 Enhancements

Thanks to the powerful hardware in the PS5, Destiny 2 receives several great enhancements you‘ll benefit from:

4K Resolution
Destiny 2 displays in native 4K on PS5, giving much higher image clarity over 1080p on PS4. Everything from weapons to environments look more crisp and detailed.

60 FPS Frame Rate
The base PS4 often dropped below 30 FPS, but PS5 maintains a buttery-smooth 60 FPS even in heavy combat scenes where effects and enemies abound.

Faster Load Times
PS5‘s ultra-fast solid state drive greatly reduces load times going to and from activities. No more long waits to interact with vendors or launch missions!

Advanced Controller Feedback
Destiny 2 takes advantage of the PS5 DualSense controller‘s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for immersive vibration and tension when firing exotic hand cannons and other weapons.

Here‘s a snapshot of the major improvements:

These enhancements really take the Destiny 2 experience to new heights!

Tips to Maximize Destiny 2 on PS5

To help you get the most out of Destiny 2 on your new PS5 console, here are some handy tips from a seasoned veteran:

Enable Performance Mode

• Go to PS5 settings > Saved Data and Game App Settings > Game Presets > Performance Mode or Resolution Mode to optimize Destiny 2 for higher FPS or resolution.

Tune PS5 Controller Settings

• Try tweaking the sensitivity or controller vibration intensity for aiming, moving and weapons to match your preferences.

Use Exotic Quest Boosts

• Take advantage of the seasonal artifact mods to help grind out new exotic weapon quests activities much faster!

More PS4 Games Enhanced on PS5

Beyond the improvements to Destiny 2, transferring over gives you advantages for tons of PS4 titles with PS5 enhancements including:

• God of War
• Ghost of Tsushima
• The Last of Us Part 2
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
• Assassins Creed Valhalla
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

So if you have an existing PS4 game library, playing them on PS5 supercharges the experience!

I hope this guide has helped explain exactly how seamless it is to transfer your Guardians from PS4 to PS5 thanks to Destiny 2‘s excellent cross-save functionality.

Bringing over your characters enables you to dive right into next-gen while retaining all your hard-earned guns, gear, TIME investments and seasonal progress.

Plus with enhancements like 4K and faster framerates, Destiny 2 feels better than ever on PS5! So take advantage of cross-save and level up your adventure. Eyes up Guardian!

Let me know if you have any other questions in upgrading to PS5!