Bethesda won't be bringing new IP Starfield to PlayStation 5, but you can at least look forward to ongoing support for the publisher's pre-existing titles. One of which is DOOM Eternal, with a native PS5 version arriving later this month on 29th June 2021. This is another free PS4 to PS5 upgrade, but unlike Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, you won't be able to swap a physical copy for a digital version.
This new PS5 edition will offer three different modes for you to choose from. There's Performance Mode, Balanced Mode, and Ray Tracing Mode. Performance uses a resolution of 1584p at 120 frames-per-second, Balanced opts for 60 frames-per-second at 2160p, and Ray Tracing activates the feature in question while running at 60 frames-per-second at 1800p. The blog post adds: "All modes feature dynamic resolution scaling. Balanced & Performance Modes not available with Ray Tracing. Performance Mode requires a 120hz compatible display. Balanced Mode requires a 4K compatible display."
If you purchased the DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods post-launch campaign, that will also be upgraded to the PS5 version. However, your save data will not transfer from PS4 to PS5. You'll need to start the campaign anew on Sony's current-gen system. Have you been waiting to play DOOM Eternal on PS5? Start slaying in the comments below.
[source slayersclub.bethesda.net]
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This is great, ive been holding off the DLC until it got the ps5 performance boost .
Nice. I've held off playing this again waiting for this update.
Question is which mode do I play in???
Got this for a fiver on Amazon a few weeks back. Will definitely try this out once upgraded
Same here, good thing my copy is still unplayed foil wrapped.
@God_of_War_ Pretty easy decision for me: If I had a 120 fps TV, than this mode. Otherwise RT enabled
Ooh, now this makes my decision harder whether I play on PS5 or just the Game Pass version on PC! I do prefer mouse and keyboard but the PS5 modes seem great.
RT 1800p @60fps
That'll do me nicely.
Will be interesting to hear the DF breakdown, since those numbers (60fps@4k / RT-60fps@1800po) are significantly better than what even insomniac has been able to hit.
Very nice.
Played it on PC so I am done, but great to see everyone keeping their collection plus getting a Free next gen upgrade for their original investment.
I would do 4K/60FPs if you have the screen. DOOM moves a bit fast to really appreciate RT in the world.
Glad I waited to play this.
Awesome..been playing this off and on so i'll dedicate a weekend to it..
I'm confused about having a physical copy of the game meaning I won't be able to upgrade to the digital version. So since I have a physical copy of Doom Eternal for PS4 that means I'm not eligible for the free upgrade to the PS5 version? I waited to play Doom Eternal on my PS5 because I knew the upgrade was coming soon. But if I have to buy the PS5 version then I'll just wait until it goes on sale.
@DTfeartheBEARD I'm just guessing here, but I think if you have a Disc-Drive PS5 you are fine and will get the upgrade, but if you have a Discless PS5, then you don't get the upgrade.
@DTfeartheBEARD I am too, that was really badly worded.
@DTfeartheBEARD Checked another article, and it clearly stated physical copies will be eligible.
@DTfeartheBEARD @Jaz007 This is exactly like most free upgrades. Fallen Order was mentioned because it’s the one game that offers an upgrade even if you have a discless console and it was recent news.
Edit: tagged the wrong person
Rip and tear* in the comments section below.
Fixed it for ya 😄
120FPS mode here I come! playing Borderlands 3 in the mode and it's soo smooth.
@Jaz007 @RolyTheBeerGeek Okay thanks for the info and sorry for the confusion. I have a PS5 with the disc drive so I should be good then. Now if only Bethesda would add Gyro support to the PS4/PS5 version but that won't happen lol.
@nessisonett doesn't the PS5 support keyboard and mouse? Anyway I'm not using K&M over the couch, for sure ; )
I guess I'll be playing Doom Eternal on SX because it's already on GamePass... my last Doom game was Doom2 back then, IPX lan parties and stuff.
@MattSilverado I have a laptop and anyway yeah, I agree using KB&M with a TV would... not exactly be comfortable 😂
Sounds great. I only recently pick up a copy of this from Amazon for a fiver.
Reminds me I still need to play the dlc I bought the deluxe edition at launch but the dlc took ages to launch so when it finally dropped I'd already moved on to another game
My 4K TV only does 120FPS in 1080P, so I reckon I’ll take the RT option.
@Rob_230
Just a fair warning if you are not a seasoned fps player then this game will kick your ass at the beginning even on the easiest setting.
@DTfeartheBEARD can confirm that you're good (Bethesda have a detailed FAQ on this which says you'll get the upgrade provided you have a disc drive)
I just picked up Doom Eternal for 20 bucks the other day on PS4.
I’ll be done with Ratchet by that time so I’m just gonna wait for the PS5 version to drop and upgrade it.
Oof. This update will be the last Oorah! for id Tech Engine on Playstation.
@Floki I’d be surprised NOT to see future Doom titles not appearing on PS5 given Microsoft are in the business to make money.
I’d expect after 12 months it’d appear on PS5
@Luigia I would have said that same thing before E3... But after E3, Microsoft clearly doesn't care about that. Starfield would have been a big money maker, but they are making it exclusive along with the new Redfall game. If they are will to keep these two games exclusives... Then we can kiss future DOOM games good bye unless the developer push heavily for future release, or the sales are bad on Xbox or PC.
YUUUUS! I have yet to play this, so I am very, very excited.
@Floki kinda agree but Doom is a franchise everyone knows and made more money on PS4 than any other platform.
Microsoft aren’t spiteful and I’m sure Doom will release on PS5 at some point in the future, once Microsoft give their blessing
Very nice but I can already play the game like this on my desktop PC.
@Luigia Wait... Where to do you people keep getting that these games made the most money on PS4...? Most information I can find list that the PC versions general sold more than the both consoles on release.
Any information after that is questionable. Even then I don't think the PS4 sales are that far ahead of the PC sale especially for a console that sold 100 million.
The only Bethesda game I see releasing on Playstation is Tango Gameworks games due to them being a Japanese Developer.
When a game gets free PS5 upgrade, does that mean you must install on SSD?
Don't have PS5, but tiny SSD seems like a huge problem or expense to expand.
Definitely going to give it another try after finished it on the PS4 Pro
@DTfeartheBEARD What they mean is you can’t get the digital version of the game for PS5 if you have the disc version on PS4. Star Wars is the only game that has offered to transfer a disc to digital. As long as you have the PS5 with the disc slot, you’ll be able to upgrade and play your copy.
I will definitely have to try and see if a higher FPS will help alleviating some of the vertigo and nausea I get playing DOOM. It's weird, no other FPS makes me queasy.
I still haven't played the 2016 game yet, but happy to hear Eternal's PS5 upgrade is finally dated.
Does anyone know if there will be haptic feedback support?
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