Buyers expecting a straightforward upgrade to the PS5 Pro's image quality will find more nuance than they might have assumed.
The new PSSR upscaler, set for release next month, is not just an incremental update. It represents a deeper collaboration with AMD, drawing from the same technology behind FSR 4 on PC. However, its practical impact—especially in terms of sharpness and ghosting—varies depending on the game and scene.
What Buyers Might Expect
People familiar with upscaling technologies on other platforms may assume this new PSSR will deliver a uniform boost across all games. While it does improve image quality, its effectiveness is tied to the complexity of the content being processed. Games with intricate textures and fine details, like those in Resident Evil: Requiem, benefit more than simpler scenes.
What's Actually Changing
- Sony has refined the algorithm further after six months of development, building on Project Amethyst with AMD.
- The new version is accessible system-wide via a toggle labeled 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality.'
- Early benchmarks show reduced ghosting and better sharpness in some cases compared to FSR 4, though aliasing remains present.
A notable difference from its predecessor is the ability to handle more detailed textures without sacrificing performance. This means smoother gameplay in visually dense environments, a change that players of Resident Evil: Requiem will notice immediately. However, it is not a universal fix—some games may still show artifacts depending on their structure.
Market Reaction and Next Steps
The upgrade arrives as Sony continues to push the PS5 Pro's technical boundaries, including its ability to render at 5K resolutions in supported titles. AMD has hinted that similar advancements could eventually appear in FSR 4 for PC users within the next few months. For now, buyers should expect this update to refine rather than revolutionize image quality on PS5 Pro, with tangible improvements in specific scenarios.
