Sony has started rolling out a new system update for the PlayStation 5 Pro that introduces an upgraded version of its AI-based upscaling technology, called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). The update became available today and aims to deliver improved image quality and smoother visuals in supported games.
The company had hinted at these improvements last month, and the update now brings a refined version of PSSR that focuses on better image reconstruction, improved motion stability, and more flexibility for game developers. The feature is one of the key technologies designed to justify the higher price and extra power of the PlayStation 5 Pro compared to the standard console.
What PSSR Does on PS5 Pro
PSSR is Sony’s proprietary upscaling system that allows games to render at a lower internal resolution while still appearing sharp and detailed on high-resolution displays. The technology uses AI-based processing to analyse each frame pixel by pixel. It then reconstructs the image to make it look closer to native 4K resolution. This helps games run more smoothly while still maintaining strong visual quality.
With the latest update, Sony says it has improved both the algorithm and the neural network behind the system. According to the company, the upgraded version delivers more accurate image reconstruction and better stability in moving scenes. This should reduce visual artifacts and flickering that sometimes appear during fast motion.
Developers also get more control over how they use the technology. They can now balance performance and image quality more effectively when optimising games for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Supported Games at Launch
The enhanced PSSR technology only works with titles that support it. However, several major games already include support for the improved upscaling system. Alongside Resident Evil Requiem, Sony confirmed that the following titles are among the first to support the enhanced PSSR experience:
- 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
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
Sony says more titles are expected to add support for the upgraded PSSR in future updates.
How Players Can Enable It
PlayStation 5 Pro users can enable the enhanced PSSR option from the console’s Screen and Video settings menu. Once activated, supported games can use the improved upscaling technology automatically. Because the feature requires developer support, it will only affect games that have been updated to take advantage of the new system.
Why This Update Matters
Upscaling technologies have become an important part of modern gaming hardware. Similar solutions exist on PC graphics cards, such as NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR, which also use advanced algorithms to improve visual quality while maintaining strong performance.
Sony introduced PSSR specifically for the PlayStation 5 Pro to achieve similar benefits on its console platform. The goal is to allow demanding games to deliver higher frame rates while still producing detailed images on 4K televisions.
The improved version of PSSR is expected to be particularly useful in graphically demanding titles where native 4K rendering would otherwise reduce performance.
The update also highlights Sony’s focus on visual fidelity for the PlayStation 5 Pro. The console was designed to deliver better graphics performance than the standard PS5, especially for players using high-resolution displays.
By improving the AI upscaling system, Sony is trying to make that difference more noticeable in real gameplay. Early technical comparisons published by industry analysts suggest the new PSSR version produces sharper images and more stable motion in certain games.
Sony has indicated that the current rollout is just the beginning. As more developers update their titles to support the technology, the number of games benefiting from enhanced PSSR is expected to grow.
For PlayStation 5 Pro owners, this update could become one of the most important software improvements yet, especially for players who prioritize visual quality in modern games.
