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[saintjules]

Why are you saying that? Is it from a leak or your gut?

The rumor suggested that PSSR 2.0 was coming somewhere between January and March of this year. And maybe this Beta coming out now is either hinting at the possibility of it being out next month via the official update, or this beta is just for whatever purposes like the previous ones. I personally would love to see it out before games like Saros and Crimson Desert. The latter may need a good boost from it but who knows.

https://xcancel.com/Gust_FAN/status/2010888697357721845

It is odd though for what was listed to be in a public beta. I believe there's bigger features that warrant a public beta so idk.

 

[Radical_3d]

Main updates from this System Software Beta Program:

● Unicode 17.0 emojis are now supported

Guys, I think Asha Sharma now manages all the companies…

 

[vkbest]

Don't go expecting evidence of PSSR 2.0. Every title will need patching to use it.

Even subversions of 1.0 have only been rolled out via patching for the obvious reason that they can't run full QA passes on every game out there every time they upgrade the libraries.

That is pretty easy to fix. Toggle to use last version of PSSR at system level, toggle on = using the last one, toggle off = using the version installed in that game

 

[kevboard]

That is pretty easy to fix. Toggle to use last version of PSSR at system level, toggle on = using the last one, toggle off = using the version installed in that game

I doubt Sony is gonna do that. maybe it's not even actually possible, like who knows how easily you can intercept this stuff with their APIs

 

[proandrad]

That is pretty easy to fix. Toggle to use last version of PSSR at system level, toggle on = using the last one, toggle off = using the version installed in that game

Going in the ini file to enable 60fps in Bloodborne is also an easy fix, yet here we are.

 

[vkbest]

Going in the ini file to enable 60fps in Bloodborne is also an easy fix, yet here we are.

That is not even true. Bloodborne physics fucks if you change the framerate, they had to import some DS3 files from PS4 pro patch to fix them. Also you are comparing old software running on a compatibility layer, vs a new api non existent before

 

[Fake]

Unicode 17.0 emojis are now supported

At this rate we are going back to prehistory in no time.

 

[vkbest]

I doubt Sony is gonna do that. maybe it's not even actually possible, like who knows how easily you can intercept this stuff with their APIs

I would be surprised if they didn't design PSSR in that way (even if we don't get the toggle ever). PS6 is probably getting different architecture so they are going to need bypass PSSR and PSSR2 inferencing to a new hardware

 

[kevboard]

I would be surprised if they didn't design PSSR in that way (even if we don't get the toggle ever). PS6 is probably getting different architecture so they are going to need bypass PSSR and PSSR2 inferencing to a new hardware

I don't see why PS6 couldn't support PSSR. it's not like it's tied to the PS5 hardware in any real way.

but if they have a system that can easily replace it, I assume they will make it a developer side choice (like something they can activate, which then gets send into a database that your system checks when starting the game), and not something the user can do.

 

[mckmas8808]

The rumor suggested that PSSR 2.0 was coming somewhere between January and March of this year. And maybe this Beta coming out now is either hinting at the possibility of it being out next month via the official update, or this beta is just for whatever purposes like the previous ones. I personally would love to see it out before games like Saros and Crimson Desert. The latter may need a good boost from it but who knows.

https://xcancel.com/Gust_FAN/status/2010888697357721845

It is odd though for what was listed to be in a public beta. I believe there's bigger features that warrant a public beta so idk.

You have a great point. Now I'm getting excited.

 

[vkbest]

I don't see why PS6 couldn't support PSSR. it's not like it's tied to the PS5 hardware in any real way.

but if they have a system that can easily replace it, I assume they will make it a developer side choice (like something they can activate, which then gets send into a database that your system checks when starting the game), and not something the user can do.

PS6 is going probably to get tensor cores or some similar from RDNA5. Are they going to keep those special shaders instructions from PS5 Pro made specifically for Ai inferencing when they have specific hardware for that? I really doubt, maybe I'm wrong and they do for compatibility reasons.

 

[mckmas8808]

I don't see why PS6 couldn't support PSSR. it's not like it's tied to the PS5 hardware in any real way.

but if they have a system that can easily replace it, I assume they will make it a developer side choice (like something they can activate, which then gets send into a database that your system checks when starting the game), and not something the user can do.

Yep! If they do it system wide, it could break other games in ways that are unexpected.

 

[TGO]

You guys think PSSR 2.0 will be a system level update? Seems unlikely IMO. Probably it will be patched per game.

No you get emojis!!

 

[Clear]

That is pretty easy to fix. Toggle to use last version of PSSR at system level, toggle on = using the last one, toggle off = using the version installed in that game

They could do that, but why needlessly create potential fail states ?

The bottom line is that noone is forced to implement PSSR, its just an option. If the result of one implementation is inferior to another, or potentially worse than not using it all, then why would a developer CHOOSE to use it in the first place ?

Why would anyone choose to self-sabotage like that ?

Short answer is that evidently they decided it was beneficial at the time, even if you disagree and think the trade-offs weren't worth it.

Also there's an obvious issue in that upscaling isn't something that should be blindly turned off or on for good results. The scaling ratio matters, and obviously if the image can be scaled up from a lower internal res without further degradation than the previous versions then effectively extra performance is being left on the table.

What seems like an obvious analogy with PS4 Pro's boost mode toggle, as it turns out is wildly inappropriate.

 

[Pedro Motta]

No you get emojis!!

 

[TGO]

Exactly!

 

[kevboard]

PS6 is going probably to get tensor cores or some similar from RDNA5. Are they going to keep those special shaders instructions from PS5 Pro made specifically for Ai inferencing when they have specific hardware for that? I really doubt, maybe I'm wrong and they do for compatibility reasons.

I don't see how they could not support PSSR on PS6.
they can't expect developers to be ok with them swapping out their reconstruction method without consent.

PSSR has shown many times how a simple swap of the TAA method used can completely break the visuals of a game, to the point where devs had to patch PSSR out or give users a toggle.

now imagine if every PSSR game on PS6 was forced to use FSR5 or PSSR3... or whatever they'll use on that system. imagine a developer having to patch their game because that new reconstruction method breaks their reflections, or their ambient occlusion, or introduces insane ghosting issues.

we can also look at DLSS to see how that can work out.
swapping in DLSS 4.5 into games not made with it in mind can easily add excessive ghosting.

 

[ShakenG]

Been a lot of updates lately. 3 including this beta?
Surely its implemented or being implemented in one of these?
Either way, im pretty damn excited to see results.

 

[Det]

Anyone interested in reporting a bug on the PS5, taking advantage of the beta window? I think you can only report it by logging into your account on the beta page if you were invited.

Host does not acquire DHCPv6 lease · Issue #368 · openwrt/odhcpd

Follow-up to: openwrt/openwrt#21350 (comment) Host (PS5) sends REQUEST Router sends REPLY Host sends SOLICIT and REQUEST again @brunoab133 Please capture the DHCPv6 exchange between the router and ...

github.com

===============
PS5 DHCPv6 client is broken, and does a check on the DUID type, bugging out when it's not one of the "known" values (as in, known from the original RFC). That's not RFC compliant:

Clients and servers MUST treat DUIDs as opaque values and MUST only compare DUIDs for<br> equality. Clients and servers SHOULD NOT in any other way interpret DUIDs. Clients and servers <br> MUST NOT restrict DUIDs to the types defined in this document, as additional DUID types may be <br> defined in the future.

===============

 

[Karim]

Imagine building an $800 console to waste the entirety of its 60% compute advantage on the worst upscaler ever designed.

Imagine waste the enterity of your life trolling bullshit and misinformation about something you don't like.

 

[Haint]

Imagine waste the enterity of your life trolling bullshit and misinformation about something you don't like.

 

[Pedro Motta]

I don't see how they could not support PSSR on PS6.
they can't expect developers to be ok with them swapping out their reconstruction method without consent.

PSSR has shown many times how a simple swap of the TAA method used can completely break the visuals of a game, to the point where devs had to patch PSSR out or give users a toggle.

now imagine if every PSSR game on PS6 was forced to use FSR5 or PSSR3... or whatever they'll use on that system. imagine a developer having to patch their game because that new reconstruction method breaks their reflections, or their ambient occlusion, or introduces insane ghosting issues.

we can also look at DLSS to see how that can work out.
swapping in DLSS 4.5 into games not made with it in mind can easily add excessive ghosting.

That's the thing, developers should cater to the hardware capabilities to it's max, and not the hardware cater to what developers "feel" what they have to do. If your reflections are broken, fix them. Like the old days.

 

[Karim]

 

[DenchDeckard]

Is the PSSR update included in this?

I need it!

 

[Bojji]

I don't see how they could not support PSSR on PS6.
they can't expect developers to be ok with them swapping out their reconstruction method without consent.

PSSR has shown many times how a simple swap of the TAA method used can completely break the visuals of a game, to the point where devs had to patch PSSR out or give users a toggle.

now imagine if every PSSR game on PS6 was forced to use FSR5 or PSSR3... or whatever they'll use on that system. imagine a developer having to patch their game because that new reconstruction method breaks their reflections, or their ambient occlusion, or introduces insane ghosting issues.

we can also look at DLSS to see how that can work out.
swapping in DLSS 4.5 into games not made with it in mind can easily add excessive ghosting.

Yeah, PSSR2 Int8 will work on PS6 without any problems (BC), even if native version of PSSR2 or PSSR3 will be FP8 on PS6.

Is the PSSR update included in this?

I need it!

TBH I don't know why people expected PSSR2 in firmware update, this will have to updated per game - unlike "sharpening filter" they use for PS4 games (toggle in the menu).

 

[DenchDeckard]

Yeah, PSSR2 Int8 will work on PS6 without any problems (BC), even if native version of PSSR2 or PSSR3 will be FP8 on PS6.



TBH I don't know why people expected PSSR2 in firmware update, this will have to updated per game - unlike "sharpening filter" they use for PS4 games (toggle in the menu).

Well, ive dropped Death Stranding 2 now and moved on to Kingdom Come Deliverance. They have until the PC launch of Death Stranding 2, lol or Ill just move over to PC and speed run up to where I am.

 

[Fake]

No you get emojis!!

emojis with raytracing.

 

[Spaulding]

Spoiler: EU-code

RT6H-2X3G-BE6F

 

[Bojanglez]

I think they must have messed up the UK (maybe other regions too) codes. I have just received another email with a new code that worked

 

[TGO]

I think they must have messed up the UK (maybe other regions too) codes. I have just received another email with a new code that worked

Me too

 

[keefged4]

Yup, got an email from PS with the correct code now.

Spoiler: UK code

Q28H-CCCM-GD7J

 

[Donkaapo]

Spoiler: EU-Code

H2QK-E47A-4ECQ

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Does this update add the transgender Aloy, Ellie and Atreus emojis that i've been waiting for?

 

[Doctor Hades]

Can't think of any reason it wouldn't be system level. The majority of devs already decided against updating their games to enable PSSR in the first place, forcing all devs to go back and release an update for every game to point to the new API only guarantees even less adoption.

I thought I read or heard somewhere (Digital Foundry?) that PSSR 2.0 would be a system-wide update and that the idea was to remove the need to update PSSR on a per-game basis?

I could be wrong but it makes sense to do this otherwise it would mean leaving it up to the publisher/developer whether to update their games or not. And chances are, given how badly supported many PSSR 1.x games were, that many would just choose not to bother as the PS5 Pro is already an expensive niche machine with a small user base making such an option unappealing and costly for all except the first-party releases (which were the ones that were already well enough supported anyway).

My guess is that PSSR 2.0 might be added as feature addition or update following a future firmware update that adds it (but definitely not this one).

Think about how AMD allow their GPU users to force FSR4 via the software for all games that use FSR3.1 or higher on PC. This avoids the developers having to update their games to FSR4 if they already support FSR 3.1+. I expect that PSSR 2.0 might work in a similar way.

 

[DeepEnigma]

That phrase has been used for many many years by PlayStation. There have been memes created for it.

Got some updates for ya!

 

[TGO]

It is pretty sad to see how we have fallen, the stuff we use to get in firmware updates and now we participating in a beta for Emojis

 

[Bitstream]

I thought I read or heard somewhere (Digital Foundry?) that PSSR 2.0 would be a system-wide update and that the idea was to remove the need to update PSSR on a per-game basis?

I could be wrong but it makes sense to do this otherwise it would mean leaving it up to the publisher/developer whether to update their games or not. And chances are, given how badly supported many PSSR 1.x games were, that many would just choose not to bother as the PS5 Pro is already an expensive niche machine with a small user base making such an option unappealing and costly for all except the first-party releases (which were the ones that were already well enough supported anyway).

Completely agreed. At this point they should probably just add an option at the system level replace fsr1 and 2 on a game by game basis so that you can take advantage of better upscaling without requiring a patch, with the option to roll it back if it causes glitches

 

[Topher]

It is pretty sad to see how we have fallen, the stuff we use to get in firmware updates and now we participating in a beta for Emojis

I can't wait for the DF analysis of those emojis though

 

[Bojji]

H2QK-E47A-4ECQ

Thanks!

It is pretty sad to see how we have fallen, the stuff we use to get in firmware updates and now we participating in a beta for Emojis

I can't wait for the DF analysis of those emojis though

Emoji test

Amazing!

 

[Topher]

Thanks!





Emoji test

Amazing!

See? PS5 Pro was worth it!

 

[Bojji]

See? PS5 Pro was worth it!

I bet they look so smooth thanks to PSSR!

 

[omegasc]

Well, ive dropped Death Stranding 2 now and moved on to Kingdom Come Deliverance. They have until the PC launch of Death Stranding 2, lol or Ill just move over to PC and speed run up to where I am.

from the PS Blog post about DS2 PC:
"For the first time on PC, you'll find Pico as an option in Upscale Settings. This "Progressive Image Compositor" is developed by Guerrilla for the Decima engine and is the same upscaling technology that's used for Death Stranding 2 on PS5."

told you it wasn't PSSR

 

[DenchDeckard]

from the PS Blog post about DS2 PC:
"For the first time on PC, you'll find Pico as an option in Upscale Settings. This "Progressive Image Compositor" is developed by Guerrilla for the Decima engine and is the same upscaling technology that's used for Death Stranding 2 on PS5."

told you it wasn't PSSR

Ahhh, it's shit then. That's a shame. So no chance of pssr on death stranding 2 I guess.

Bleugh.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I bet they look so smooth thanks to PSSR!

The shimmering on the fire emoji is intentional.

 

[alstrike]

Spoiler: EU-code

RT6H-2X3G-BE6F

Used it, thanks mate

 

[Mr Moose]

I think they must have messed up the UK (maybe other regions too) codes. I have just received another email with a new code that worked

Just checked my email, yup:

The voucher code included in the email titled "Welcome to the PlayStation®5 System Software Public Beta Update," which was sent to some users on 19 February 2026, contained an error. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Please find your updated voucher code in this email.
If you have already redeemed a valid voucher code and are participating in the beta program, you may continue to use it without any further action.
Please note that attempting to redeem the newly reissued voucher code after already successfully redeeming a valid code may result in an error.

 

[Doctor Hades]

I got a beta code last week here in the UK but it didn't work and was reported as not for my region. I had completely forgotten about it until I got another code this morning and, thankfully, that one does work as I added it to my PS5 Pro earlier this afternoon.

 

[Kerotan]

I got a beta code last week here in the UK but it didn't work and was reported as not for my region. I had completely forgotten about it until I got another code this morning and, thankfully, that one does work as I added it to my PS5 Pro earlier this afternoon.

Any spare uses left?

 

[Spaulding]

Any spare uses left?

You could try mine. Usually those codes can be used five times. Good luck.

 

[Mr Moose]

UK:
3PJT-7HRQ-JQ95