Sony reboot of God of War, one of the most popular primary exclusives released on PS4, will receive an update tomorrow that will allow 2018’s success to take advantage of PS5 hardware, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio announced on a blog today.
The new update will allow the first PlayStation 5 users to run the game in 4K resolution and at 60 frames per second. If you have a copy of the PS4 digitally or physically, you will receive the update at no additional cost. Santa Monica Studio also announced today that users who downloaded God of War through the PlayStation Plus Collection you will have access to the PS5 optimization patch.
The God of War (2018) Enhanced Performance Experience for PS5 arrives tomorrow!
✔️ Synchronizes at 60 FPS
✔️ 4K checkerboard resolution
✔️ 2160p
✔️ Free update for PS5 usersCheck out our blog for more information https://t.co/CXTyfHFyvN pic.twitter.com/psSLo63ReF
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The blog post also mentions that PS5 owners will have access to the original PS4 graphics by selecting “Original Performance Experience”, which will run the game in 4K resolution, but at 30fps.
God of War it is not the only exclusive PS4 to receive an update focused on the next generation. The last title from Sucker Punch Productions, Tsushima’s Ghost, also received a patch optimized for the PS5 last year, allowing the game to run at 60fps if you have a PS5.