Bungie says some PS5 players are still playing PS4 Destiny 2

Playing Destiny 2Playing the PlayStation 5 version? It is possible that you are actually playing the PlayStation 4 version. Bungie jokingly reminded Guardians that they should verify which version was installed on Thursday.

“We’ve noticed a notable number of PS5 players playing the PS4 version of Destiny 2 on their current-generation consoles,” Bungie wrote. [Is the number itself notable, or is the number notable because it was noticed? —Ed.] The developers reminded players that “for the optimal experience for PlayStation goodness,” a free, upgraded version for PS5 is available — and has been since late 2020.

However, at the time we pointed out that “the PS5’s clunky interface [makes it] more complicated and annoying to download the upgrade on Sony’s new console.” Perhaps that accounts for why Bungie notably noticed a noteworthy number of people still logging into the PS4 game on PS5.

Here is Sony’s official support page for upgrading eligible games from PS4 to PS5. Here’s the bottom line:

1. Locate the Destiny 2 tile in your PS5’s Game Library.
2. Use the Press Option.
3. Select “View Game.”
4. You are taken to Destiny 2’s page on the PlayStation Store, click the three dot menu item.
5. This brings up another option (it can be either). PlayStation 5 | Full | Destiny 2Oder Full | Full | Destiny 2), which sends you to the PlayStation Store’s page for the upgrade. There’s a big download button there.

Destiny 2 Upgrade to PS5 and you will notice a significant improvement in resolution and frame rate. The game supports up to 4K video and 60 frames per seconds. You will also notice improvements in loading times. Plus, you’re logging in with the same account, so everything carries over, and you can still partake in cross-play with your PS4 friends.