Sony has activated an updated version of its PSSR upscaling technology on the PS5 Pro for several titles. This update, part of a new firmware, improves image clarity and motion stability. Games like Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are already implementing it, with more titles to come.
The technical workings of the new PSSR ðŸ§
PSSR is a machine learning system that reconstructs pixels to upscale a lower internal resolution to a sharp 4K output, preserving performance. This refined version, sometimes called PSSR 2, optimizes its neural network to reduce artifacts like flickering or ghosting. The result is a reconstruction of fine details, such as hair or vegetation, with greater stability in fast-motion scenes.
Goodbye to ghosts (pixelated ones, the others are still there) 👻
Konami announces that the bushes in Silent Hill f now look eerily clear, and Square Enix celebrates that Cloud's hair no longer leaves a trail when moving his head. It's a notable advancement, although ironically, in a horror game like Silent Hill, a bit of visual distortion actually suited the atmosphere. At least now the terror will be sharp and stable, at 60 frames per second.