PS Now versions of Marvel's Avengers and Borderlands 3 block next-gen upgrades

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You can't upgrade either game if you're playing them through PS Now

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If you're playing Marvel's Avengers or Borderlands 3 through PlayStation Now, you'll only be able to play the PS4 version.

Both Marvel's Avengers and Borderlands 3 were revealed to be coming to Sony's PS Now subscription game streaming service. These are two pretty high-profile, noteworthy games to be made available through the service, but unfortunately it appears that only the PS4 versions are being included with the  subscription service.

It's an unfortunate move, considering both games are two of the more noteworthy additions to the PS Now subscription service in a while. If you do own either Marvel's Avengers or Borderlands 3 on PS4, and you have a PS5 console, there's a free upgrade ready and waiting for you with both games, which you can take advantage of right now. 

If you're thinking about picking up a PS Now subscription to take advantage of the new offerings, there's actually a free trial of the service starting tomorrow on April 7. The trial will only be available for a week, so you've got a limited amount of time to delve into the three new games.

If you're still trying to get your hands on Sony's next-gen console, you can head over to our PS5 deals guide for a list of retailers with current and projected stock.

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.