What Happens When You Delete a Game From Your PS5

While the PlayStation Store offers a plethora of exciting titles, your PS5 console’s storage is limited. With only 667GB of usable space, you may find yourself deleting old, unused games from your PlayStation 5 sooner or later. But what happens once you delete a game from your PS5? Let's find out.

What Happens When You Delete Games From Your PS5

Before you delete any games from your PS5 to free up storage space, it’s important to understand the exact aftereffects.

What Data Gets Deleted When You Remove a Game

Uninstalling a game from your PS5 removes all the game installation data, updates, patches, as well as any downloadable content (DLC).

Does Deleting a Game From PS5 Remove It From All Linked Consoles

Deleting a game from your PS5 does not remove it from other consoles that share the same account. Each console maintains its local storage. If you want to delete a game from all consoles, you will need to repeat the process on each console individually.

Does Uninstalling a Game From PS5 Remove All Saved Progress and Trophies

Uninstalling a game does not delete any of the saved data on your PS5. You won't lose any game saves or progress. However, if needed, you can manually remove these files.

Additionally, uninstalling a game from your PS5 does not erase any trophies, as they are linked to your PlayStation Network (PSN) account.

Can I Redownload the Deleted PS5 Games for Free

Yes, you can reinstall your deleted games at any time since they are digitally linked to your PlayStation account. Moreover, if you haven't removed your saved data, you can pick up right where you left off.

How to Delete a Game From Your PS5

Deleting a game from your PS5 is fairly straightforward. Here are the steps:

  1. On your PS5 home screen, locate the game you want to delete. If your game doesn't show up on the home screen, go to the Game Library.

Game Library on PS5

  1. Highlight the game you want to uninstall, press the Options button on your controller, and select Delete.

Delete or Uninstall a Game on PS5

  1. Select OK to confirm.

Confirm Delete or Uninstall a Game on PS5

How to Delete Saved Game Data From PS5

As previously mentioned, deleting a game from your PS5 does not remove any of the saved game progress. However, if you do not plan to reinstall the game in the future, it's advisable to delete the saved game files to free up storage space on your PS5. Here's how:

  1. Head to the PS5 home screen and select the Settings icon in the top right corner.

Open Settings Menu on PS5

  1. Select Saved Data and Game/App Settings from the list.

Saved Game Data on PS5

  1. Select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4), depending on the game.

Saved Game Progress on PS5

  1. Select Update or Delete from Console Storage.

Update or Delete Saved Game Data on PS5

  1. Choose the Delete option.

Delete Saved Game Progress on PS5

  1. Tick the checkbox next to the game files you want to remove and then select Delete.

Delete Saved Game Data on PS5

  1. Select OK to proceed.

Confirm Delete Saved Game Data on PS5

Do you have a PlayStation Plus membership? If so, you can back up your saved data to cloud storage when you close a game and then re-download it later. You can save up to 100 GB of PS5 saved data and 100 GB of PS4 saved data.

Decoding Deletion on Your PS5

By now, you should have a clear understanding of the consequences of parting ways with a game on your PS5, allowing you to make an informed decision.