how to download the update file for reinstallation for ps4

Copy and paste the same Host, Port and Protocol from the “Map From” settings and then press Ok. Go back to the “map remote” settings and paste the link you copied into the “map to” Path. Make sure you do this and don’t just copy the text, you need the full URL! It requires V1.0 because you can’t downgrade to a lower version, only upgrade to a later one! Also, saves may not be compatible if you’ve played the game on a higher version (so back them up to avoid possible corruption). If you have a disc, this means just popping it in and cancelling the update, if you have a digital copy then you need to follow the instructions I wrote HERE. Why? As mentioned above, although developers push out patches to fix issues and make adjustments, sometimes they accidentally break trophies after fixing them or they alter the criteria for unlocking them for no reason other than making the game longer to platinum.įor the below process to work, you need to have the 1.0 version of your game installed on the PS4 or PS5 (it works with PS4 games on the PS5 but not PS5 games). This article will guide you though how to go one step further and install certain patches once you have the 1.0 copy of the game installed.

This process could be used to revert games back to their original state (the version you get on physical discs) which often makes obtaining certain trophies easier or sometimes enabling higher framerates and visuals before subsequent updates made adjustments. A while ago I posted an article which explained how you can force the PS4 to download version 1.0 of ANY digital PS4 game.

How to download the update file for reinstallation for ps4