Free PS5 Upgrade Out Now for Acclaimed PS4, PS Plus Game

A free PS5 upgrade has been surprise dropped for a 2017 PS4 gem that’s also on PS Plus. Hinterland Studio’s gorgeous survival game The Long Dark now has a native PS5 port that offers automatic save data migration from PS4 to PS5. The best part? Previously unlocked trophies auto-pop on PS5!

The Long Dark free PS5 upgrade available for existing owners and PS Plus members

The Long Dark is currently part of PS Plus Extra. Those who previously downloaded the PS4 version can now replace it with the PS5 port, and migrate their progress and trophies. No need to do anything twice!

If you’re not a member of PS Plus and previously owned The Long Dark, simply log into PSN, head over to the PS Store, and claim your free copy.

Hinterland Studio has also released a new patch to coincide with the PS5 launch. Patch notes are as follows:

GAMEPLAY, UI, CONTROLS

Fixed a subset of cases that could result in the Travois despawning and being placed in a nearby Lost and Found Box.
Fixed an issue at Trapper’s Cabin where items could become lost under the snow due to the recently adjusted terrain.
Fixed an issue where the “Framerate Cap” slider would not remain at the desired setting, nor obey the value set.
Fixed an issue that resulted in quartered animal bags disappearing after Harvesting a portion of meat from them.
Fixed an issue in WINTERMUTE Episodes Three and Four that resulted in mistimed subtitles during the recap videos.
Fixed an issue that prevented WINTERMUTE saves from being renamed.

ART & ENVIRONMENTS

Fixed an issue in Sundered Pass that resulted in some areas displaying noticeably darkened sections with “Additional Shadows – Structures” enabled.
Fixed an issue in Sundered Pass cave transition that resulted in noticeably darkened sections and incorrect terrain blending with “Additional Shadows – Structures” and “Terrain Blending” enabled.
Fixed an issue in Sundered Pass that resulted in the interior of buildings being noticeably darker than expected with “Additional Shadows – Structures” enabled.
Fixed an issue in Zone of Contamination that resulted in the interior of buildings being noticeably darker than expected with “Additional Shadows – Structures” enabled.
Fixed an issue where powerline cables and lights would not cast shadows.
Fixed an issue that caused some snow patches to shift when viewed from particular distances or angles.
Fixed an issue on Mac where “Motion Blur” caused extremely blurred visuals during harvesting.
Fixed an issue where some “Ambient Effects” such as blowing snow would remain active when this option was disabled.
Fixed an issue in Blackrock Prison that resulted in some buildings failing to cast shadows with “Additional Shadows” enabled.
Fixed an issue in Bleak Inlet that resulted in the ocean water popping in and out based on the angle it was viewed at.
Fixed an issue where some rail cars would exhibit “Terrain Blending” when there was no snow beneath.
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Survivor having invisible arms when wearing the Festive Sweater.
Fixed an issue with the Lost and Found Box near the tunnel to Forlorn Muskeg in Broken Railroad that resulted in it remaining invisible unless very close to its location.