Katarzyna Petru
Sony has announced the global rollout of the updated version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation 5 Pro. The new version of the image scaling technology will begin reaching players in the coming weeks, and the first title to leverage its full capabilities is Resident Evil Requiem, which premieres today. PSSR is an AI-based library that enhances image quality by analysing each pixel in real-time. So far, the technology has increased effective resolution in over 50 games on PS5 Pro. Now Sony is taking it a step further.
New algorithm, new neural network
The updated version of PSSR is not just a cosmetic fix. Sony reports that both the architecture of the neural network and the image processing algorithm have been changed. The result is supposed to be better detail reconstruction, higher sharpness, and the maintenance of a stable frame rate. The new PSSR was developed in collaboration with AMD as part of the Amethyst project and is based on experiences from FSR 4 technology. PC gamers have already seen the effects of this collaboration, and now the solution has been further refined specifically for the PS5 Pro.
According to Capcom, the PSSR update has significantly raised the level of detail in the game. Masaru Ijuin from Capcom's R&D department emphasises that in Resident Evil Requiem, each strand of hair and facial hair element is rendered as a separate polygon, responding to motion and wind. Thanks to the improved PSSR, more accurate processing of complex textures and subtle light effects penetrating through hair has been possible. This is particularly important in horror, where atmosphere and visual realism build immersion.
System update coming in March
Sony has announced that it will release a firmware update for the PS5 Pro in March. After installation, players will be able to activate the new PSSR in the console's settings by selecting the option “Improve PSSR image quality”. Importantly, the enhancement will work across all compatible games, not just new releases. This means that some older titles may gain significantly sharper graphics without hardware interference.
The new version of PSSR is one of the biggest graphical enhancements for the PS5 Pro since the console's launch. Thanks to collaboration with AMD and a revamped image scaling algorithm, players can expect higher detail quality and stable smoothness. Resident Evil Requiem is the first showcase of these capabilities, but real benefits may extend to many more titles in the coming months.
Source: blog.playstation.com
