All articles tagged with #ps5 pro
Two graphics modes are confirmed for The Blood of Dawnwalker on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: Quality at 30fps in dynamic 4K and Balanced at 40fps in dynamic 4K, with no 60fps option at launch; PS5 Pro matches these frame rates but offers enhanced visual quality. The release is set for September 3, and fans are debating whether a post-launch patch could bring a higher frame rate.
Sony’s PS5 Pro system software beta now enables the PSSR 2.0 upscaler by default for all PS5 Pro games, delivering sharper visuals and steadier frame rates without having to manually enable the setting. The feature remains in beta, can be disabled in Settings, and there’s no firm rollout date for a full release.
Sony’s PS5 beta firmware makes PSSR 2.0 the default upscaling for all games on PS5 Pro (with an option to disable), and adds a Bluetooth-off toggle that also disables HDMI link and Rest Mode for esports setups; the beta is region-restricted and a join method is shared online.
Digital Foundry's tests show Halo: Campaign Evolved runs well on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 Pro with near-parity between PS5 and Series X; the PS5 Pro delivers sharper visuals and smoother frame rates, while the standard PS5 offers the most cohesive experience.
A new test shows Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS5 Pro benefits from the PS4 version’s enhanced image quality feature, making the PS4 port appear crisper than the native PS5 version, though the PS5 version still edges it out in shadows and latency between builds seems negligible; for base PS5 players, the native PS5 version remains the safer choice.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced arrives July 9 with a major graphics overhaul, including ray-traced global illumination, dynamic weather, revamped character models, and continuous geometry refinement. The PS5 Pro targets upscaled 2160p across modes with 30–60 fps and extended ray tracing. Ubisoft also shared regional launch times and a comparison video showing how the remake looks beside the 2014 original, along with various improvements and a few new issues.
Tom's Guide compares Valve's Steam Machine to Sony's PS5 Pro, arguing that the PS5 Pro is the better value for most gamers: it costs $899, offers strong 4K/120fps performance and a hassle-free plug‑and‑play experience, while the Steam Machine starts at $1,049–$1,349, is effectively a 1080p device with limited ray tracing and less‑than‑ideal performance for AAA games, and sacrifices some console convenience for PC freedom. If you want a library-rich, low-maintenance setup, the PS5 Pro is the smarter buy; Steam Machine is only for those with a large Steam library and a desire for an open platform.
Digital Foundry predicts GTA VI may not reach 60 FPS on current-gen consoles, with the PS5 Pro potentially around 40 FPS due to CPU bottlenecks and the base PS5/Xbox Series X likely staying near 30 FPS in demanding scenes. The PC version could fare better thanks to upscaling, while true 60 FPS may await next-gen hardware (PS6/Xbox Helix) expected around 2027–2028. Rockstar also noted the second trailer was captured on PS5 base hardware, and past GTA titles launched at 30 FPS on consoles.
Digital Foundry argues GTA 6’s extreme scale and CPU-heavy physics will make a true 60 FPS mode unlikely, even on PS5 Pro. Leaks suggesting a 60 FPS option are not proven, and the consensus points to 30–40 FPS with fidelity prioritized over framerate, driven by the game’s ambitious open world and complex simulations.
A Brazilian retailer leak from Kabum provides what appears to be the most detailed GTA VI feature list yet, touting the largest map Rockstar has ever created, dynamic NPCs and weather, real-time switching between Jason and Lucia for coordinated high-stakes heists, and advanced visuals with ray tracing plus PS5 Pro optimization. While Rockstar has not officially confirmed many details or released a third trailer, the leak offers a concrete glimpse into Vice City’s ambitious open world and gameplay systems, though none of it is officially verified.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is releasing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 28. The PS5 Pro version is highlighted for features like Spectral Super Resolution, SSD optimization, faster loading, 3D audio, and DualSense exclusives, with the author arguing it may offer the best experience—especially for four-player co-op—while crossplay and cross-progression are supported across platforms. Xbox hints at broader cross‑platform moves, but the current launch emphasizes a premium PS5 Pro experience.
Capcom’s RE Engine-powered Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers two main modes—60fps performance and 30fps quality—on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 Pro adding an exclusive ray-traced reflections toggle and a PSSR upscaler for sharper visuals. Series X/S run at 60fps, Series S at 1080p, and VRR can push scenes toward 90fps, plus a 40fps 120Hz option. The demo, however, omits some RT features like global illumination; final release is September 29.
Halo: Campaign Evolved released a cinematic trailer filmed on PS5 Pro, previewing a July launch with pre-order bonuses and early access; the piece also notes this could be one of the last Microsoft single-player games headed to PlayStation as Xbox pushes toward console exclusivity.
Digital Foundry’s analysis shows 007 First Light on PS5 Pro delivers a true upgrade: 60fps with much sharper visuals thanks to PSSR2 upscaling, while the base PS5 runs 60fps in Performance at 720p and 30fps in Quality at 1080p, with FSR 3.1.5 artifacts; the Pro version offers a cleaner image at the higher cost.
Digital Foundry hails 007 First Light as a technical tour de force on PS5 and PS5 Pro, powered by IO Interactive’s Glacier Engine and a new RTGI-based diffuse lighting that delivers depth and bounce lighting; on base PS5 the image quality is hampered by FSR 3.1.5 with lower resolutions, while PS5 Pro provides a cleaner, sharper experience and a locked 60fps via PSSR; the game is more Hitman-like stealth than Uncharted-style action, with path-traced rendering teased for PC later.