With the cross-platform release of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, players can now embark on their journey through this Yakuza spin-off on the gaming device of their choice. This leads many Playstation console gamers to wonder if the Playstation 4 version of the game will be updated to the Playstation 5 as it may affect which version they want to purchase due to the possibility of upgrading their Playstation consoles 4 to PS5 in the future. You’re in luck, since the digital version of Like a Dragon: Ishin! on the Playstation Store, it comes with both PS4 and PS5 versions, and includes an option that allows players to transfer save data from the PS4 version to the PS5 version. However, for players who purchased a physical copy, the game is currently limited to the console you purchased it for. This is how you can transfer save data from Like to Dragon: Ishin! from PS4 to PS5.
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How to transfer recorded data from Like a Dragon: Ishin! from PS4 to PS5
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Once you’ve saved to the PS4 version of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, launch the PS5 version of the game and head to the game’s title screen. Select the “Use PlayStation 4 save data” option, then you will be able to see the different PS4 backups you have. Choose the save you want to use and the game will launch accordingly.
However, please note that this data transfer is a one-way transfer and saves and progress are not cross-platform. You will not be able to share your progress between the PS4 and PS5 versions of Like a Dragon: Ishin!. Although you can continue playing on the PS4 version and transfer the data to the PS5 version, you will not be able to transfer the data from the PS5 version to the PS4 version, so choose wisely which version you want to play.
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