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• Able to apply PSSR 2 system-wide, no per-game patches required. Killer move
• PSSR 2 passes the "it's more than good enough" test, which DF claims PSSR1 did not
• Compared to FSR 4 and DLSS 4, the differences aren't actually that important. Reaches the "Good enough, I don't care" threshold
• PSSR 2 solves virtually all the PSSR 1 problems
• Reaches the point of not being able to tell the difference from native rendering at a normal sitting distance on a 65" display

PSSR 2 bringing the goods. It's pretty much FSR 4. Not quite DLSS 4.5 but close. Sounds like a home run. And RE9 is probably the best PS5 Pro upgrade yet?

 

[Pedro Motta]

 

[Bojji]

Nice.

 

[MisterXDTV]

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

Watching this vertically on my iPhone. Let's see if I can tell!

 

[jm89]

We look forward to more news in March, when multiple existing games upgrade to the improved PSSR. There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR! Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics.

From the ps blog

 

[saintjules]

Today, we're excited to announce that an upgraded version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) will be rolling out globally to PS5 Pro players in the coming weeks. PSSR is an AI library that analyzes game images pixel by pixel as it upscales them, and it's been used to boost the effective resolution of over 50 titles on PS5 Pro to date.

We've been hard at work on a new version of PSSR, which takes a very different approach to not only the neural network but also the overall algorithm. We are happy to share that Resident Evil Requiem – shipping today – is the first title to use this more advanced PSSR, which is helping to keep both frame rate and image quality high.

Upgraded PSSR upscaler is coming to PS5 Pro

Resident Evil Requiem, launching today, is the first title to use this more advanced PSSR.

blog.playstation.com

 

[Topher]

We are happy to share that Resident Evil Requiem – shipping today – is the first title to use this more advanced PSSR, which is helping to keep both frame rate and image quality high.

 

[Von Hugh]

 

[rodrigolfp]

FSR4 too blurry. wtf!

 

[Sethbacca]

Nice. Hell of an upgrade. Can't wait to see what this does for other titles.

 

[Pedro Motta]

Nice.

And I guess we stand corrected, they say it will be a toggle at system level, that supposedly will improve past PSSR games.

 

[diffusionx]

I don't get why there is an option in the OS? Does it automatically replace the old one with the new one for games beyond Requiem?

edit: nevermind, yea you can use this new one on old games.

 

[Traxtech]

From the blog post.

"We look forward to more news in March, when multiple existing games upgrade to the improved PSSR. There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR! Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics."

 

[Xtib81]

Finally. I hope they add it to Crimson desert

 

[saintjules]

Finally. I hope they add it to Crimson desert

I can only assume that's gonna happen. Gonna be amazing.

 

[Markio128]

Yes! Bring on the update!

 

[Viruz]

selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR!

 

[owandeseis]

From the blog post.

"We look forward to more news in March, when multiple existing games upgrade to the improved PSSR. There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR! Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics."

That's huge

Said it recently but unless companies go totally retard with Path Tracing, next gen's image quality will be so much better than this one where trash upscalers fucked up big way in some cases

 

[Bojji]

And I guess we stand corrected, they say it will be a toggle at system level, that supposedly will improve past PSSR games.

That system toggle was the best case scenario.

Sony is making some great decisions here.

 

[Topher]

Hopefully this will encourage more developers to implement PSSR in their games. I'm still waiting on a Everspace 2 update.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Once again, buying Pro was a probably the best purchase of 2025. The gift that keeps on giving.

 

[RedC]

From the blog post.

"We look forward to more news in March, when multiple existing games upgrade to the improved PSSR. There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR! Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics."

Can't wait to see how improved PS5 games with the older PSSR look with this update.

 

[LordCBH]

It's pretty much FSR 4

Oh hell yeah. FSR4 has been great in almost every game I've enabled it in.

 

[Zathalus]

Very fucking nice indeed. Buying RE9 on my Pro just to celebrate. I bought an Asus Router and they were kind enough to give me a free copy on PC.

 

[damidu]

wow system setting for old games is brilliant stuff, wasn't expecting that on a closed system

 

[Topher]

Can't wait to see how improved PS5 games with the older PSSR look with this update.

DF has a lot material to keep them busy the next few weeks..

Get to it boys

 

[DryvBy]

Where's the doubters now?!

 

[Luipadre]

Nice. Saros will look nice with this

 

[MisterXDTV]

System-wide implemenation.

 

[Mr Moose]

Alex talks about the rim of the guys glasses and says about the jaggies on PSSR, but it's just as bad on FSR.

How come the tree is barely moving on Nvidia side?

 

[Topher]

So it is available for RE9 immediately, but seems everything else will have to wait for the full rollout in the "coming weeks".

 

[MisterXDTV]

So it is available for RE9 immediately, but seems everything else will have to wait for the full rollout in the "coming weeks".

It's a system-wide toggle, so a firmware update is required

 

[gerth666]

I'm currently replying control, so I'm thinking I'm going to hold off until the update.
I currently use pssr on it, but both have their drawbacks, but the pssr mode definitely has annoying shimmer on the light reflections and shadows.
Hopefully this update fixes it

 

[Radical_3d]

I have two hours of meetings now, you MONSTERS!

 

[RafterXL]

• Able to apply PSSR 2 system-wide, no per-game patches required.

This right here was the biggest drawback and they fixed it, so good for them, and anyone who owns a PS.

 

[blastprocessor]

Looks a big improvement over PPSR1 and sounds like some existing games could benefit via a system option.

 

[balls of snow]

This is really cool.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Very good news. I had been waiting and hoping for a system‑wide toggle for PSSR 2.0 before jumping into some backlog titles that use PSSR.

"We look forward to more news in March, when multiple existing games upgrade to the improved PSSR. There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR! Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics."

 

[Topher]

It's a system-wide toggle, so a firmware update is required

Right....just saying folks shouldn't expect this to be available for a little while

 

[Coherenthy]

Wow.. Can't wait to see PSSR 2.0 in GTA6, Wolverine, Saros, and Crimson Desert.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

This just makes the rumors of a PS6 for next year even more puzzling to me.

Also...imagine GTAVI releasing with this already. Rockstar have always been wizards in terms of optimization...i can't wait for that game now.

Digital Foundry will be busy with this next month. I was about to uninstall Death Stranding 2 but i may just wait now. The game is already amazing looking, imagine with PSSR updated.

 

[winjer]

 

[Luipadre]

Im gonna try silent hill 2 when this comes out. It should fix the awful pssr issues with that game

 

[corgiix3]

I really hope crimson desert also gets it

 

[Anchovie123]

Retroactively upgradable with all games that support PSSR.

I assume this will carry over to PS6 as well.

HUGE.

 

[Fake]

About time.

 

[DryvBy]

So it is available for RE9 immediately, but seems everything else will have to wait for the full rollout in the "coming weeks".

PSSR2.0 as a limited exclusive to a game. We live in a new era.

 

[Nonehxc]

Can anybody stop that stupidly sexy genious Cerny?!?!?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

You were right on the money in the DF thread when you replied to my post, my man. Hat tip to you.

Edit: Here's some gold for that post. Well deserved.

Analysis Review  Post in thread '[Digital Foundry] Resident Evil Requiem - DF Analysis - Stunning on PS5 Pro + PS5/Xbox Series X|S Breakdown'

Feb 26, 2026

It's slightly above 1080p and uses TAA to upscale to a 4K like image. But the difference in image quality between the PS5 Pro and the base PS5 is huge, since the latter has no RT features and relies on a spatial upscaler (John says it's FSR1 like scaling).



The PS5 Pro 120Hz mode is a match to the PS5 mode.

Spoiler

I doubt this is using TAAU to upscale the image. It never looks this good.
This has to be PSSR, a very good implementation of it. Or...

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