PS5 Pro gets upgraded PSSR AI upscaling in Resident Evil Requiem, with March rollout planned

Sony Launches Upgraded PSSR for Enhanced Console Graphics

Sony has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem is the first game to feature the upgraded PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) on PS5 Pro, marking a significant advancement in console AI upscaling technology 1

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. Mark Cerny, Lead Architect for PS5 and PS5 Pro, announced that this enhanced version will roll out globally to PS5 Pro players in the coming weeks, with a broader system software update planned for March 4

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The upgraded PSSR represents a fundamental shift in approach. "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," Cerny explained 2

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. This AI upscaling technology analyzes game images pixel by pixel, boosting effective resolution and improving graphics and performance across more than 50 titles currently supporting the feature 4

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Project Amethyst Partnership Powers FSR 4 Integration

The algorithm and neural network driving the new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution stem from Sony's Project Amethyst partnership with AMD, announced in 2024 2

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. The technology shares its foundation with AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology, which already benefits PC gamers using Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs 1

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. However, Sony has delivered "the very latest of this co-developed technology with a further six months of refinement for PS5 Pro players," according to Cerny 3

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The technical challenge was substantial. Since the PS5 Pro's custom NPU is not as capable as the AI hardware in AMD's RDNA 4 lineup, Sony had to conduct extensive work to optimize FSR 4 for the console, contributing to the delayed arrival 3

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. This achievement positions PSSR alongside DLSS as a competitive AI-driven upscaling solution, potentially offering insights for AMD to bring similar capabilities to RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 users.

Capcom Showcases Enhanced Visual Fidelity in Survival Horror

Capcom's implementation of the upgraded PSSR in Resident Evil Requiem demonstrates the technology's impact on graphical expressiveness. Masaru Ijuin, Senior Manager at Capcom, explained that the team focused on enhancing protagonist presentation through an upgraded version of RE Engine to deepen immersion in the survival horror franchise 4

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. "Each individual strand of hair and beard is rendered as a polygon, allowing it to move realistically in response to body motion and wind," Ijuin noted 1

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The upgraded PSSR successfully processes intricate details and textural particularities that are traditionally difficult to upscale. "The upgraded PSSR has allowed us to elevate our expressiveness by successfully processing these details and textural particularities, which are traditionally difficult to upscale because of their intricacy," Ijuin stated 2

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. Digital Foundry's analysis revealed significant improvement in image clarity compared to baseline PS5 spatial upscaling 3

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March Update Brings System-Wide Enhancement Options

When the system software update arrives in March, PS5 Pro owners will gain access to "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" in Settings, enabling them to experience the upgraded technology across multiple existing games 1

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. While Sony hasn't specified which titles will receive the upgrade, Cerny suggested that players experiment with the setting: "Once the system update releases next month, try it and see, some games may have noticeably crisper graphics" 4

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This system-level override mirrors the approach taken by DLSS and FSR, allowing consistent application across compatible titles. The update promises to maintain high image quality and frame rates while pushing visual fidelity forward 2

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. For developers and players alike, this advancement signals Sony's commitment to refining AI-powered rendering techniques, potentially influencing how future console generations approach visual performance optimization.