As the PS5 becomes the primary console platform for PlayStation players, support for the PS4 will continue to diminish. This includes a popular MMORPG that is ending support for its previous-generation version, but allowing players to upgrade to the current-gen version for free.
Black Desert Online for PS4 is shutting down
Pearl Abyss announced its plans to shut down the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Black Desert Online. Players of the MMORPG have a few more months to enjoy the game before it transitions to current-gen consoles permanently. The developer plans to close the game’s PS4 and Xbox One versions during maintenance on June 26. Players will be able to upgrade to the new version for free, and account information and purchases will be transferred.
“Rest assured, your game data will be safely stored,” says Black Desert Console Live Service Manager Brian Choi about transitioning from PS4 to PS5. “Your account information and all entitlements to Black Desert will be fully accessible when you’re ready to transition to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series version of your console. We understand that this news may be disappointing to many of you. Black Desert has been consistently updated to provide a better experience for adventurers.”
“However, as we mentioned in our previous video, despite ongoing efforts to optimize and update content for older generation consoles, we have reached the point where hardware limitations make it increasingly difficult to deliver the latest content smoothly,” Choi continues. “So after careful consideration, we’ve determined that the best course of action is to focus on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions to provide a more stable and improved service.”
When Black Desert Online launched in the States in 2016, it was met with mixed reviews. According to review aggregate site Metacritic, it received an average score of 73 across 35 critic reviews. It was released on PS4 and Xbox One in 2019.
