‘No Comment’: Darksiders Publisher Refuses to Explain $10 PS5 Upgrade Charge That’s Free on Xbox
THQ Nordic has declined to comment on a pricing discrepancy affecting owners of Darksiders Warmastered Edition across platforms. PS5 players upgrading from the PS4 version must pay $10, while Xbox Series X|S users can upgrade for free. The publisher’s silence on the matter has left players without an official explanation for the platform difference.
The disparity has sparked speculation about its underlying cause. One theory suggests the PS4 version’s price point may not be increasing, which could make purchasing the PS5 version as a new customer cheaper than equivalent Xbox upgrades. However, this reasoning fails to justify why existing PS4 owners must pay to upgrade their current-gen copy, while Xbox players receive the upgrade at no cost.
THQ Nordic’s refusal to explain the pricing strategy stands out as the story developed across multiple gaming publications. The lack of transparency has frustrated players seeking clarification on whether the charge reflects licensing differences, regional pricing strategies, or other business considerations. Without official comment from the publisher, the reasons behind the platform-specific upgrade pricing remain speculative.