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Next-gen upgrades may not allow save importing

Three major publishers have warned that taking advantage of next-gen upgrade options, which allow you to grab a PS4 or Xbox One version of a current-gen game at minimal cost, may not mean you can bring your single-player progress with you.

Speaking with Kotaku, EA and Activision representatives confirmed that single-player save progress won't be carried over if you upgrade games like Call of Duty: Ghosts from one platform to another.

Ubisoft also confirmed that Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's campaign progress won't transfer, although it didn't have comment on Watch Dogs.

Multiplayer progress will be carried over for some titles, notably Call of Duty: Ghosts. Lots of FIFA 14 progress will carry over.

Platform holders, publishers and retailers have presented several upgrade options for those happy to fork out $10 to get a second copy of the game for a new console. Here's Sony's, Microsoft's, and Call of Duty: Ghosts. Amazon's offering the scheme for Need for Speed: Rivals, and FIFA 14 upgrades are available through multiple sources. Battlefield 4 is going to ship with an upgrade code in-box.

Thanks, CVG.

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Battlefield 4

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Call of Duty: Ghosts

PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U, PC

FIFA 14

Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Wii, PSP, PC, Nintendo 3DS

Need for Speed Rivals

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Watch Dogs

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