Sony is rolling out a major upgrade to its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaling technology with the latest PS5 system software update, launching March 17th at 1AM ET. This update focuses on the PS5 Pro, delivering sharper, more consistent visuals across a growing lineup of games like Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Silent Hill 2.
Gamers have long reported issues like shimmering, flickering, and other visual artifacts in upscaled titles. According to Digital Foundry, this PSSR update effectively addresses those problems, offering a clear boost in image quality without sacrificing frame rates. The AI-driven tech analyzes and upscales each frame, allowing games to run at lower native resolutions while still looking crisp on 4K screens.
What’s changing for players?
The enhanced PSSR comes bundled with the latest PS5 system update and will roll out in phases. Once installed, supported games will automatically benefit from improved upscaling-no additional hardware or downloads required. Players can expect:
- Cleaner, crisper visuals in supported titles
- Significantly reduced shimmering and flickering artifacts
- Maintained frame rates and performance
This update also sets the stage for the next iteration of AMD’s FSR upscaling technology, promising even better graphics down the line. For now, the PSSR upgrade is the headline feature for PS5 Pro owners eager for enhanced visuals.
Which games are getting the boost?
At launch, these games will support the upgraded PSSR on PS5 Pro:
- Cyberpunk 2077 (patch arriving in the coming weeks)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Silent Hill 2
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Alan Wake 2
- Control
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Nioh 3
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Crimson Desert will support PSSR at its launch on March 19th. Additional games are expected to receive patches over time. For PS5 Pro titles not listed here but already supporting PSSR, players can toggle the updated tech on or off-though results may vary by title.
How does it stack up?
This marks the first major upgrade from the AMD and Sony Project Amethyst collaboration, aiming to narrow the gap with PC upscaling solutions like AMD’s FSR 4. The new PSSR quietly debuted with Resident Evil Requiem in February and is now expanding to more high-profile games.
For players, the takeaway is straightforward: better graphics on existing hardware with no performance trade-offs. If you own a standard PS5, these improvements won’t apply-this upgrade is exclusive to the PS5 Pro for now.
The bottom line
- PS5 Pro owners gain sharper visuals in major games starting this week
- No extra cost or downloads-just update your system software
- More games will add support as patches roll out