Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V Are Amongst the Titles Listed
The excitement for the next generation of consoles from Microsoft and Sony is getting bigger everyday as we rapidly get closer to the launch of the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. While the topic of next gen games is definitely the main thing on people’s mind, finding out which of your favorite games you already own will be playable on your shiny new console is just as fun.
Rockstar Games has announced which of their last gen and classic titles will be backwards compatible on the next generation console’s launch days. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V are definitely the most exciting titles to make the list. Both games still have very active online communities and are fantastic single player experiences. Even 7 years after the game’s initial release, Grand Theft Auto is still receiving support as the game is consistently getting new updates to the online campaign–keeping players engaged and active.
The most recent versions of L.A. Noire (including the PlayStation VR version of L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files) will also be available to play on the Series X/S and PlayStation 5. All of these games will be available to play through inserting your disc copy into your Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 (note that the Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 Digital Only will not be able to play physical games). Digital owners will be able to instantly download any of their compatible games when the new consoles launch. Past save files will be able to be transferred to your next gen console through either of the system’s cloud services (Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus), through LAN cables, connecting wirelessly, or with USB storage.
Xbox Series X/S compatible titles include:
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
LA Noire
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
PlayStation 5 compatible titles include:
Bully
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Manhunt
LA Noire
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Max Payne
Red Dead Revolver
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Warriors
As an added bonus for PlayStation users, all PlayStation Plus members will get $1,000,000 (deposited into their in-game Maze Bank account within 72 hours of log-in) each month they play the PlayStation 4 version of GTA Online, up until the launch of the new standalone version of GTA Online on PlayStation 5 sometime in 2021. So even if you aren’t in the mood to play, make sure to login each month to get that sweet bonus!
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Source Press Release