PlayStation 5 Pro’s Upgraded PSSR Technology Rolls Out, Enhancing Visuals in Key Titles

Sony’s upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology is now available for PlayStation 5 Pro owners, promising significant visual enhancements in a growing number of games. The rollout began on March 16th at 10:00 p.m. PT / March 17th at 1:00 a.m. ET, with updates being released in phases Gematsu.

What is PSSR and Why Does it Matter?

PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and upscale the console’s base output, resulting in improved image quality and stability IGN. This technology allows games to render at a lower resolution and then use AI to upscale the image, maintaining performance while delivering a sharper visual experience.

Supported Games at Launch

Several high-profile titles are already benefiting from the upgraded PSSR. These include:

• Silent Hill 2
• Silent Hill f
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Crimson Desert
• Rise of the Ronin
• Nioh 3
• Control
• Alan Wake 2
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Upcoming Support and Wider Application

Additional games are slated to receive PSSR upgrades in the coming weeks, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077 GameSpot. CD Projekt Red, the developer of Cyberpunk 2077, has indicated that more details regarding their update will be shared soon.

For games that already support the original PSSR, users can enable the upgraded version through the “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” toggle in the PlayStation 5 Pro system settings. While results may vary, this allows for potential improvements in clarity and image stability across a wider range of titles Gematsu.

Digital Foundry’s Assessment

Early analysis from Digital Foundry suggests that the upgraded PSSR represents a substantial improvement over its predecessor. Oliver Mackenzie of Digital Foundry stated that the upgrade is “So big that it justifies the existence of PS5 Pro almost on its own” Wccftech. The new upscaler addresses issues like shimmering and flickering, delivering crisper and more consistent in-game graphics.

Looking Ahead

The rollout of upgraded PSSR marks a significant step forward for visual fidelity on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Sony has indicated that the improvements made with PSSR will also benefit AMD’s next iteration of FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), suggesting a broader impact on PC gaming as well GameSpot.