Kvostov: Was anyone able to transfer the save data from the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the year edition (PS4) version to the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete edition (PS5)????

I have tried uploading the SAVE to the PS Plus cloud but the 2 versions are incompatible.
I have linked my ps5 version to my GOG account via the QR code, claimed the Gifts but no saves are to be found anywhere.
I have tried to manually link my PSN account (which also uses the same email) on GOG Galaxy but there is no option available
I looked into the PS4 version of the game for any prompt/option etc. to upload the saves on GOG there is no option to be found.

The marketing clearly indicates that cross save between versions is possible, so where is it? Can anyone help?

Kvostov: Was anyone able to transfer the save data from the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the year edition (PS4) version to the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete edition (PS5)????

I have tried uploading the SAVE to the PS Plus cloud but the 2 versions are incompatible.
I have linked my ps5 version to my GOG account via the QR code, claimed the Gifts but no saves are to be found anywhere.
I have tried to manually link my PSN account (which also uses the same email) on GOG Galaxy but there is no option available
I looked into the PS4 version of the game for any prompt/option etc. to upload the saves on GOG there is no option to be found.

The marketing clearly indicates that cross save between versions is possible, so where is it? Can anyone help?

kairili: Credit of the solution goes to @Olyvr on Twitter

First thing , you must update BOTH THE PS4 & PS5 builds of the game on your PS5 console. Let the PS5 upgrade finish fully downloading first, its alomost 80 plus gigs.

Highlight the Witcher 3 icon on the ps5 home menu, then hit the down button on D pad, next to PLAY GAME, select the DOT DOT DO button (...) , then select PS4 version.Afterwards the PS4 version icon will be on the home menu next to the PS5 icon. Geralt's face looks a bit different between the two. Highlight the PS4 icon, press start, and press "check for Update". Both the PS4 and the PS5 build of the game must be version 4.0 in order for the save transfer to work.

After both PS4 and PS5 witcher 3 complete are full updated to 4.0, then read the instructions below from @Olyvr on Twitter:

"You'll need the ps4 and ps5 updates to transfer files via "cross progression" if you want to transfer old saves or NG+. Start an old save on ps4,save; open ps5, load that save. You can tell the difference as old saves are version 1.6 and new, 4.0. #Witcher3:"

Basically Your old save data must be re-saved as a 4.0 save data for the transfer to work between the PS4 and 5 builds. Cross progression button is shown on the bottom of the PS4 save screen if you updated everything correctly. the thumbnail in the top right corner of the save data in the Witcher 3 save menu will show either "1.6" or 4.0". The Save file has to say 4.0 for this to work.

koo44: There is no new update for PS4 version, stuck in 1.62.

Cristina.tapes: This worked for me! thank you! Now I can go for new game+!Cristina.tapes: Try checking explicitly for updates on the game:
1. Go to Library and highlight the game that you want to update.
2. Press the OPTIONS button and select Check for Update.
If an update is available, follow the instructions to install the update.

Werner_Wolff: I have a standard/basic game (Region 3 /Asia) and it's stuck on version 1.62. There is no available update when i click "check for updates". Anyone have a same issue??

kairili: There are folks on Twitter claiming you need the GOTY slash complete version of Witcher 3 to transfer the Ps4 save to PS5. If that is the case, you may need to purchase the GOTY edition. My recommendation is to locate a used physical copy of the PS4 Complete edition at a local game store or on ebay to save a bit of money, play and install the PS4 ver. of the GOTY edition so you can import your vanilla, original version save file to the GOTY version, and then follow the steps in my last post.

For reference, my physical copy is the PS4 Witcher 3 Complete edition. Got it working a bit ago, after someone said I do not need the gog galaxy software integration to connect the my console to my GOG account. I just needed to login via the QR code website link when I claim my rewards to sync them apparently.