Do I have to download all my games again if I buy a new PS4 to replace my old one?

If I buy a new PS4, and I sign in with my account that I have been using with my old PS4, do I have to download all the games that I had in my old PS4? If yes, will my trophies that I won playing games like GTA5, Minecraft, etc. carry over to my new PS4?

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Best Answer

Yes you'll need to redownload the games, but trophies will be saved.

Trophy progress (for trophies that you don't have, but need to do multiple things to win like '1000 kills') may or may not be within the save files that are uploaded to PSN+ if you're a member, and so the progress maybe lost.

You won't need to pay again for games you own on PSN. You can download them as many times as you need.

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Will my downloaded games transfer to new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4\u2122 system storage to a new PS4\u2122 system. Transferring data to your new PS4\u2122 system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4\u2122 system.

How do I transfer my old PS4 games to my new PS4?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I download my purchased games to another PS4?

Go to Library and select the Purchased folder.

Select the game you want to download.

Select Download.

To purchase or download add-ons, select the game from your Library and scroll down to PlayStation Store. Add-ons you have purchased are displayed in Your add-ons.

Can I still play PS4 games I downloaded onto one console and play on another?

Your PS4 offers two ways to share games \u2014 by designating another console as the primary PS4, or by activating Share Play. To give a friend access to your game library, sign in with your PSN account and set that console as your primary PS4.

How to Re-download PS4 Games

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