PS5 Backward compatibility function detailed introduction Support most games, better performance

The next-generation console PS5 will be released next month. Players of a new console are very concerned about Backward compatibility. Today, the PlayStation's official Chinese website has been updated to introduce the Backward compatibility function of the PS5 host in detail. The official Twitter of "Soul of the Horse" also mentioned that players can play "Soul of the Tsushima Island" through Backward compatibility on the first day of PS5 launch, and players' PS4 archives can also be transferred to the PS5 host.

In addition, PS5 console users who have enabled the "Game Boost" feature will be able to see a new option that can achieve a frame rate of up to 60FPS and improve loading speed.

Naughty Dog Studio announced that all PS4 games under the studio will be Backward compatibility on the ps5 game boost console, including The Last Survivor: Part II, The Last Survivor: Reproducing, Mysterious Sea Area 4, Mysterious Sea Area: Lost Heritage, Mysterious Sea Area 1-3 and Jack and Duster series.

Santa Monica's official Twitter also announced that Ares (2018) and Ares 3: Reprint can also be played on the ps5 game boost console through Backward compatibility on the first day of the PS5 launch. All works launched by Santa Monica in cooperation with other manufacturers, including Wind Traveler, Carnival, Order 1886 and more games, support PS5 Backward compatibility.

In addition, the official blog of Meifu also provides more detailed answers to some questions in the form of QA (including archive inheritance, PS+, PS Now games). Let's first understand the answers to these questions.

The following is an introduction to the official website of Meifu:

How is the experience of PS4 games on ps5 game boost consoles?

PS4 games will perform better on PS5 consoles. Specific PS4 games (Select PS4 titles) will receive an increase in loading speed on the PS5 console, and will also be able to use the Game Boost function to bring higher and more stable frame rates. Some games that do not lock frames or have dynamic resolutions (up to 4K) may have higher fidelity performance. In addition, PS4 will be able to utilize some new UX features on PS5 hosts, which will be introduced more in the future.

What will happen to PS4 games within PS Now and PS+services?

Backward compatibility PS4 games included in PS+or PS Now will run on ps5 game boost