Upgraded PSSR Is Here for Some Major Titles on PS5 Pro

Sony announced today that the latest PlayStation 5 software update includes wider adoption for the upgraded version of its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) feature. PSSR enhances fidelity for PlayStation 5 Pro games, and the expanded titles include both upcoming releases and games that are already out that are getting a visual uplift thanks to the PSSR feature.

PSSR is Sony’s AI-powered feature that improves a game’s fidelity by upscaling how images are rendered on PS5 Pro, and the technology is not available for base PlayStation 5 models. It analyzes each frame pixel by pixel and then reconstructs the visuals at a higher resolution through upscaling, allowing developers to create sharper visuals without significantly increasing the workload on the hardware. The latest improvements to the technology focus on better image stability, clearer fine details like foliage or hair, and smoother motion, helping games maintain stable frame rates while still looking visually impressive. Sony teased an improvement coming to PSSR last year, and the company is now ready to reveal key details.

Sony Confirms PS5 Pro All Set to Get Upgraded PSSR Upscaling Soon

Sony announces a new upgraded PSSR upscaling update for PS5 Pro, arriving soon for players across the globe.

Some Huge Titles Will Soon Look Even Better on PS5 Pro

On March 16, Sony announced that it is bringing its PSSR feature to a wider collection of video games, including the upcoming Crimson Desert. Several developers are already working to implement the upgraded version of the technology into their games, with Sony highlighting multiple major titles that will soon benefit from the improvements. Titles that are receiving upgraded PSSR support include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the highly anticipated Crimson Desert, Cyberpunk 2077, and Alan Wake 2, among others. Sony is continuing to improve on its PSSR feature, which is one of the key selling points for its PlayStation 5 Pro console. Crimson Desert is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest releases, and one of its primary draws is how good Crimson Desert looks on PlayStation 5 Pro.

Other titles that will utilize the improved PSSR include:

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Dragon’s Dogma 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Alan Wake 2
Control
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Nioh 3
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Cyberpunk 2077

The upgraded PSSR will be fully integrated into the latest PS5 system software update. According to Sony, the patch will roll out to users starting March 16 at 10:00 A.M. PST. It should be available to all owners over the next few days. In the blog post, developers shared their impressions of working with the PSSR feature, explaining that the improved PSSR can help deliver sharper textures and clearer environmental detail, particularly in games with complex scenes or large-scale environments. As more and more developers get to utilize Sony’s tool, it is likely the company will expand the list of PS5 Pro titles that feature PSSR support.

For players wondering how the upgraded technology performs in practice, the recent Resident Evil Requiem was the first game confirmed to utilize the improved version of PSSR on the PS5 Pro. In the survival-horror title, PSSR upscales the rendered image to produce a sharper image while maintaining smoother gameplay performance. Resident Evil Requiem recently surpassed 6 million copies sold, and its striking fidelity could be no small part of that success.

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As more developers begin implementing the technology, attention is shifting to upcoming releases that will use the upgraded PSSR from launch. One of the most notable is Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated action RPG that releases later this week on March 19. The game has already generated significant excitement thanks to its expansive world and detailed visuals. With image fidelity being one of Crimson Desert‘s biggest draws, it will be interesting to see how the upgraded PSSR impacts the game’s visual presentation and overall performance on PS5 Pro compared to the base models.