Sony Interactive Entertainment has rolled out an upgraded version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) to eleven additional PS5 Pro titles. The feature arrived as part of a PS5 system software update that started deploying on March 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
Sid Shuman, Senior Director of Content Communications at Sony Interactive Entertainment, detailed the update in a PlayStation Blog post. The latest version of the technology delivers sharper image reconstruction, steadier motion handling, and more control for developers to fine-tune the balance between performance and visual quality on PS5 Pro.
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Which games are getting the upgrade
Eleven titles now support upgraded PSSR through the new system software update:
- Silent Hill f
- 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 more titles, Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077, will get the upgrade through separate game patches in the coming weeks.
Crimson Desert is the standout here. Pearl Abyss's open-world action game launches March 19 with upgraded PSSR already baked in, making it the first new release to ship with the feature from day one.
What most players should know about PSSR
PSSR analyzes the pixels in each rendered frame and uses that data to upscale the image, producing sharper detail without forcing the hardware to render at a native higher resolution. The upgraded version improves on this with more accurate reconstruction and more stable output during fast-moving sequences.
The technology first appeared in its upgraded form with Resident Evil Requiem last month. This batch of eleven games represents the first major rollout of broader support.
For PS5 Pro owners, the update arrives automatically through the system software. No manual game downloads are needed for the eleven titles receiving support through the firmware.
Why this rollout matters for PS5 Pro owners
The size of this announcement suggests Sony is positioning upgraded PSSR as a standard feature across the PS5 Pro ecosystem, not just a showcase technology for a handful of titles. The supported games span survival horror (Silent Hill f, Alan Wake 2), open-world RPGs (Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth), and action games (Monster Hunter Wilds, Rise of the Ronin), covering a wide range of the PS5 Pro library.
Crimson Desert launching with the feature pre-integrated also indicates developers are now building upgraded PSSR into new projects from the start, rather than adding it after release.
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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. The upgraded version offers 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. It includes upgraded PSSR support built in from release day on PS5 Pro.
