The release of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for PS5 has excited gamers, but for those who already invested significant time into the game on their PS4, starting anew may not be appealing. Thankfully, there are quick and easy methods to transfer your progress to the next-gen console.
Preparation:
Before proceeding with either method, ensure your old PS4 is turned on and connected to a television. If not, you can temporarily switch the cables from your PS5 to the PS4 to access the necessary data.
Method 1: Cloud Transfer:
If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, you can utilize the cloud storage feature to transfer your saved data. Begin by accessing the saved data on your PS4 and selecting all The Last of Us Part 2 saves. Upload these saves to the cloud storage.
Once the upload is complete, switch to your PS5 and navigate to the saved data menu. Choose “download to console storage” and select the saved game data copied from your PS4. Wait for the data to be downloaded and saved onto your PS5.
Method 2: USB Transfer:
Alternatively, if you don’t have PlayStation Plus or prefer not to use cloud storage, you can transfer the saves using a USB drive. Simply copy the saved data from your PS4 onto the USB drive, then insert the drive into your PS5.
Access the saved data menu on your PS5 and choose “copy from USB storage.” Select the saved game data for The Last of Us Part 2 and copy it onto your PS5’s storage.
Final Steps:
After completing either method, you may notice a new game file created automatically when you launch The Last of Us Part 2 on your PS5. This is normal. Simply replace this file with the transferred PS4 saves to continue your progress seamlessly.
With these methods, you can effortlessly pick up where you left off in The Last of Us Part 2 on your new PS5, ensuring that your invested time and progress are preserved.