Trending Now - PS5 Pro Receives Major Update for AI Graphics Upscaling

WHO:

Sony, Digital Foundry, AMD, Project Amethyst, PlayStation 5 Pro, Cyberpunk 2077, 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.

WHAT:

Sony's upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology is rolling out to several titles on the PS5 Pro.

The upgraded PSSR addresses problems with shimmering, flickering, and other visual artifacts, delivering crisper and more consistent in-game graphics.

The upgraded PSSR is included with the latest PS5 system software update, starting to roll out on March 17th, 2026, at 1 AM ET.

Many titles will support PSSR on the PS5 Pro, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Alan Wake 2, Control, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Nioh 3, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a patch with the PSSR update in the coming weeks.

Crimson Desert will adopt the PSSR technology upon its launch on March 19th, 2026.

The upgraded PSSR is often referred to as PSSR2.

WHERE:

Sony's London headquarters was the location for testing the upgraded PSSR on several games.

WHEN:

The upgraded PSSR was first announced in 2025 and debuted with Resident Evil Requiem in February 2026.

The PS5 system software update will start rolling out on March 17th, 2026, at 1 AM ET.

Crimson Desert is set to launch on March 19th, 2026.

WHY:

The upgrade aims to improve the effect of rendering a game at a lower resolution and using AI to upscale it, enhancing image quality without reducing frame rates.

HOW:

The upgraded PSSR technology combines know-how from Sony and AMD under Project Amethyst, utilizing AI trained on graphics to analyze each frame and upscale it.

The new PSSR resolves issues such as flickering and noise, providing a cleaner and more stable image on a 4K display.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Sony is set to roll out its upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, or PSSR2, technology with the latest PS5 system software update starting March 17th at 1 AM ET, enhancing the graphics for several popular titles like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Alan Wake 2. This upgrade aims to eliminate visual artifacts like shimmering and flickering, delivering crisper images while maintaining frame rates, and will also be available for upcoming games such as Crimson Desert upon its launch on March 19th. The PSSR2 technology, developed through collaboration between Sony and AMD under Project Amethyst, uses advanced AI to analyze and upscale game graphics for a cleaner, more stable experience on 4K displays.