Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the upgraded version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) is now rolling out to eleven additional PS5 Pro titles, with the feature arriving as part of a new PS5 system software update that began deploying on March 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
The announcement came via a PlayStation Blog post authored by Sid Shuman, Senior Director of Content Communications at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Shuman described the latest iteration of the technology as delivering more precise image reconstruction, improved motion stability, and greater flexibility for developers to balance performance and visual fidelity on PS5 Pro.
Which Games Are Getting the Upgrade
The eleven titles now receiving upgraded PSSR support through the new system software update are:
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- Silent Hill 2 (2024)
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Control
- Alan Wake 2
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Rise of the Ronin
- Nioh 3
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Dragon's Dogma 2
Two additional titles, Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077, will receive the upgrade through separate game patches arriving "in the coming weeks," according to the blog post.
Here's the thing that makes Crimson Desert stand out from the rest: Pearl Abyss's open-world action title, which launches March 19, will ship with upgraded PSSR built in from day one, making it the first new release to launch with the feature already integrated.
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You can apply upgraded PSSR to any game in your PS5 library, not just the titles listed above. Head to the Screen and Video section in the console's settings menu to activate it manually, though results will vary by title.
What Most Players Should Know About PSSR
PSSR works by analyzing the pixels present in each rendered frame and using that data to upscale the image, producing finer detail without requiring the hardware to render at a native higher resolution. The upgraded version builds on this foundation with more accurate reconstruction and steadier output during motion-heavy sequences.
The technology first debuted in its upgraded form with Resident Evil Requiem last month, making this latest batch of eleven games the first major wave of broader support.
For PS5 Pro owners, the key here is that this update arrives automatically through the system software rollout. No manual game downloads are required for the eleven titles receiving support through the firmware path.
Why This Rollout Matters for PS5 Pro Owners
The scale of this announcement signals that Sony is moving to establish upgraded PSSR as a standard feature across its PS5 Pro ecosystem rather than a limited showcase technology. Spanning genres from survival horror (Silent Hill f, Alan Wake 2) to open-world RPGs (Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) and action titles (Monster Hunter Wilds, Rise of the Ronin), the spread of supported games covers a wide cross-section of the PS5 Pro library.
The addition of Crimson Desert as a day-one launch title with the feature pre-integrated also suggests developers are now building upgraded PSSR into new projects from the ground up, rather than retrofitting it post-launch.
Sources: Game Informer
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PS5 Pro upgraded PSSR?
Upgraded PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) is an enhanced image upscaling technology exclusive to PS5 Pro. It analyzes pixel data in each frame to reconstruct a sharper, more detailed image, with the upgraded version offering improved motion stability and more precise reconstruction compared to the original implementation.
How do I enable upgraded PSSR on PS5 Pro?
For games that officially support it, upgraded PSSR activates automatically. You can also enable it manually for any title in your library by navigating to the Screen and Video section within the PS5 settings menu, though the quality of results will differ depending on the game.
When does Crimson Desert launch with upgraded PSSR?
Crimson Desert launches on March 19 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac, and it will include upgraded PSSR support built in from release day on PS5 Pro.
