Free PS5 Upgrade Codes Sent to The Outer Worlds Owners After Obsidian Cock Up

Push Square· May 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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Obsidian has begun issuing free PS5 upgrade codes for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition to eligible PS4 owners after initial confusion regarding the upgrade process. The developer acknowledged that entitlement restrictions and backend issues complicated the promised free upgrade. Owners who purchased the base game between April 30 and May 27, 2026, can contact Obsidian for their codes.

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▪Obsidian is providing free download codes for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition to PS4 owners who bought the base game.
▪The developer acknowledged that entitlement restrictions and backend issues complicated the upgrade process.
▪Owners of the base game who purchased it between April 30 and May 27, 2026, can contact Obsidian Support for assistance.

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NewsPrivate DivisionPS5PS4The Outer Worlds Free PS5 Upgrade Codes Sent to The Outer Worlds Owners After Obsidian Cock Up Developer provides Spacer's Choice Edition on PS5 by Liam Croft11 mins ago Share: Update #2 [Sat 30th May 2026, 11:30am]: Obsidian is issuing free download codes for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition to those who contact the developer if they bought the base PS4 game off the back of news they'd be getting a free PS5 upgrade. Members of the game's subreddit are posting email communication from the developer, after they've shared proof of their purchase. In response, Obsidian is providing free PS5 upgrade codes so owners can finally claim what they thought they were getting all along.

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