Russian gamers discovered a pathway to upgrade digital PS4 copies to their PS5 versions at no extra cost. The information comes from the Telegram channel “PlayStation Discounts,” which has tracked changes in the region’s PlayStation ecosystem.
The option appears limited to games that explicitly offer free upgrades. In addition, the upgrade is only possible if the PS5 version is available through the Russian PlayStation Store. In practical terms, players should verify both the upgrade policy and the game’s availability on the Russian store before counting on a free transition.
For those who want to initiate the upgrade, a support request should be submitted through the official customer support channels. Do not rely on casual messages; use the formal support process as described by Sony’s help resources. In many cases, clearly identifying the purchase, including an order number and the user’s PlayStation Network ID, can help speed up processing and shorten the wait for the upgrade confirmation. .
There have been concrete examples where players upgraded titles such as Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 7 without paying extra, illustrating that free upgrade programs do exist for certain catalog titles under the right conditions.
Context from the region’s store history matters. Sony temporarily disabled the Russian PlayStation Store in spring 2022, which affected access to new releases for Russian players. While previously purchased games remained downloadable, upgrading to enhanced PS5 versions from that locale faced restrictions — a reminder that platform access can influence upgrade pathways even when the policy exists in theory.
Earlier comments suggested anticipation for new releases in the region, underscoring a longer conversation about how pricing, upgrades, and availability interact across markets. The overarching lesson is that free upgrade eligibility depends on both game support and regional store availability, and players should verify current policies and store status before assuming a free upgrade is possible.