The free update for PS5 and Xbox Series X | S for Doom Eternal is now available

The free Doom Eternal upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is now available, adding the option of new ray tracing effects and 120fps support to the ultra-slick first person shooter.

Doom Eternal’s current gen upgrade brings three graphics options for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with Performance targeting 120fps, Balanced shooting for 4K at 60fps, and Ray Tracing mode adding new lighting and dropping the resolution just a smidgeon to retain 60fps. The Xbox Series S does not have a ray tracing option, but can still choose between 1080p at 120fps and 1440p at 60fps.

The downloads are now live via Smart Delivery on Xbox, or through the standard upgrade process on PlayStation 5 – scroll down for a walkthrough of how to upgrade PS4 games to PS5. In all cases, this is a full download of the game with a size of approximately 70GB.

Here’s the breakdown, with a slight advantage for the Xbox Series X at ultra-high frame rates:

How to upgrade Doom Eternal from PS4 to PS5
In order to upgrade the game, you have two methods depending on if you own the game on disc or digitally.

Doom Eternal upgrade graphics options.
Xbox Series X
Performance Mode: 1800p – 120 FPS
Balanced Mode: 2160p – 60 FPS
Ray Tracing Mode: 1800p – 60 FPS
Xbox Series S
Performance Mode: 1080p – 120 FPS
Balanced Mode: 1440p – 60 FPS
Ray Tracing Mode: Not Available
PlayStation 5
Performance Mode: 1584p – 120 FPS
Balanced Mode: 2160p – 60 FPS
Ray Tracing Mode: 1800p – 60 FPS
It’s worth noting that all modes feature dynamic resolution scaling, but these are the maximum resolutions that each mode targets. Additionally, you will need a 120Hz compatible TV or monitor in order to run at that frame rate. On Xbox Series X|S, you will also have support for VRR, just in case there are any frame rate dips.

Upgrade Doom Eternal on disc
Sign into your PSN account on PS5
Insert the PS4 disc of Doom Eternal
Open the Doom Eternal game hub and find the upgrade offer
Select Download
You can now download the PS5 version of the game, but will need the PS4 disc inserted in order to play

Upgrade the digital version of Doom Eternal
Sign into your PSN account on PS5
Find Doom Eternal in the PlayStation Store or find the game hub in your game library
Open the Doom Eternal game hub and find the upgrade offer
Select Download or Add to Library
You can now download the PS5 version of the game and play

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