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Mark Cerny confirms that ML-based frame generation via the PSSR/FSR framework is heading to PlayStation platforms, but Sony will not roll out new updates this year. The exact target hardware (PS5 Pro or future generations) and rollout details remain to be discussed in upcoming interviews, with the work tied to Sony-AMD collaboration and Project Amethyst.
Digital Foundry finds Sony's upgraded PSSR delivers a dramatic, 4K-like image for Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro: in 60fps mode with 864p native, the improved upscaler cleans up grain, stabilizes motion, and sharpens textures, though tiny pepper-like artifacts persist and some very high-frequency details still show subtle flaws; the 30fps mode gains are smaller, but the upgrade significantly outperforms the first-gen PSSR and bodes well for PS5 Pro and future hardware.
PS5's latest firmware (26.02-13.00.00) adds more than stability: PS5 Pro gets enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for sharper visuals, and all PS5 models gain Welcome hub improvements with Showcase Mode (idle fullscreen hub view) and Slideshow mode (rotating background from Media Gallery). The update also adds Unicode 17.0 emoji support, improved messages and usability, plus general performance and stability tweaks.
Sony’s upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaling arrives with a PS5 Pro system update, bringing a refined algorithm and neural network for more precise image reconstruction and smoother motion. The enhanced PSSR is enabled per game via a Screen and Video toggle and currently supports several titles (with more to come), including Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill f, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Control, Alan Wake 2, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nioh 3, Rise of the Ronin, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Sony is rolling out an upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaler to PS5 Pro games with the latest system update, expanding support to titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more. Digital Foundry testing says the update reduces shimmering artifacts and delivers crisper, more consistent graphics, thanks to AMD/Sony’s Project Amethyst work and a backport of FSR 4-style tech. The upgrade arrives in phases starting March 17 at 1 AM ET, with additional titles and patches (including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Cyberpunk 2077) to follow in coming weeks; players can toggle PSSR on or off per title.
Sony is rolling out an upgraded PS5 Pro version of PSSR in phases starting March 16, using an AMD-backed neural network from Project Amethyst to boost upscaling, fidelity, and stability. A first batch of titles from Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Konami, Square Enix, Remedy, and others will benefit—including Silent Hill F and Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Control, Alan Wake 2, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Nioh 3, Rise of the Ronin, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Dragon's Dogma 2—with six months of post-launch refinement and Cyberpunk 2077's upgrade coming in the not-too-distant future.
Digital Foundry’s near-final PS5 Pro analysis shows Crimson Desert running in three modes with ray tracing: Performance (60fps at 1080p), Balanced (40fps at 1440p), and Quality (30fps at 4K), all using PSSR upscaling. While there are minor artefacts and some CPU-driven dips in busy areas, the PS5 Pro version is described as a stunning, largely smooth experience, especially with VRR and a v-sync toggle. PSSR2 is expected to improve image quality further, and base PS5 footage has not yet been shown. Overall, Crimson Desert looks phenomenal on PS5 Pro.
Digital Foundry views the PS5 Pro’s second-gen PSSR as delivering a dramatic uplift in image quality (with ray-traced GI and reflections) and a system-level toggle that could upgrade many existing games, potentially extending the cross-gen period; while PS6 is anticipated to bring a larger leap with ML/RT tech from Project Amethyst, the PS5 Pro acts as a testing ground for Sony’s evolving ML/RT pipeline that may carry into the next generation.
Sony and AMD are upgrading PS5 Pro visuals with a new AI-driven upscaling tech called PSSR, derived from FSR 4, promising higher resolution, smoother frame rates, and reduced ghosting. Resident Evil Requiem will be the first game to support the update, a system-level enhancement expected to benefit multiple upcoming titles as Sony positions the PS5 Pro as a living platform ahead of a PS6 release.
Sony is rolling out a global update to the PS5 Pro’s PSSR upscaler, enabling existing and future games to render at lower resolutions and upscale for crisper visuals and improved lighting, with modes like 60fps at 1080p with ray tracing or 120fps without RT. Resident Evil Requiem already showcases the gains, and other titles such as Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Battlefield 6, and 007: First Light may receive PSSR enhancements as Sony deepens its AMD FSR Redstone collaboration. At a $750 price, the update could extend the PS5 generation and keep the Pro feeling relevant against PC upgrades.
Sony confirms a second‑gen PSSR AI upscaler for PS5 Pro, based on AMD’s FSR4, used in Resident Evil Requiem to upscale from just above 1080p to 4K at 60fps; it can be toggled system‑wide and may roll out to other titles. In tests it competes with DLSS4 and FSR4 in many scenarios, though results vary by game and there can be RT denoising quirks tied to Capcom’s pipeline. Overall, it marks a significant step forward for ML upscaling on PS5 Pro and could become a broader system‑level improvement across the library.
Marathon will use PS5 Pro’s Enhanced PSR (PSSR) to render at about 5K internally and downsample to 4K, delivering crisper neon‑lit visuals for the shooter’s fast‑paced action as Bungie’s game heads toward a March 5, 2026 release.
A new rumor claims Sony plans a major PSSR upgrade for the PS5 Pro by March, introducing an FSR4-like upscaler and AI-driven image quality improvements that could boost visuals and frame rates, including for backwards-compatible PS4 titles; no official confirmation yet, so treat as speculative.
Rumors say PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0 will arrive in early 2026 for PS5 Pro, delivering an FSR-4‑level upscaling boost with improved image quality and higher frame rates; the upgrade, discussed by PS5 architect Mark Cerny last year, is linked to AMD’s FSR Redstone revamp, but Sony’s official release window remains unconfirmed.
Obsidian has temporarily replaced Sony's PSSR upscaling technology with TSR in a patch for The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5 Pro to improve visual issues and stability, while also fixing various bugs and progression problems, though no performance improvements have been announced.