PS5 Pro PSSR 2.0 Update Arriving in March With Major Image Quality Improvements

Latest PSSR 2.0 update introduces improved AI upscaling, delivering cleaner edges, better textures, and sharper visuals across PS5 Pro games.

Hardware by Nakiro on Mar 07, 2026

The PS5 Pro has now been available for just over a year, and during that time, several updates have arrived along with a growing list of games added to the PS5 Pro Enhanced library. For a title to make it onto that list, it needs to include some form of improvement over the standard PS5 version. These upgrades usually come in the form of better performance, improved image quality, or sometimes both.

To achieve these improvements, many games rely on PSSR, or PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. This is Sony’s AI upscaling technology that is exclusive to the PS5 Pro. The system works similarly to technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR on PC. Games render internally at a lower resolution, and AI then upscales the image to produce a sharper and more detailed final picture.

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Currently, there are more than 70 games that support PSSR. Titles such as God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, and Stelllade have all received noticeable boosts in either frame rates or image quality. In addition to those, there are now more than 100 games labeled as PS5 Pro Enhanced.

Recently, PlayStation confirmed that a brand new version of PSSR will arrive later this month. The update will not only support upcoming titles but will also apply to previously released PS5 Pro Enhanced games.

PSSR 2.0 and What’s New

PlayStation describes the update as an upgraded version of PSSR, but it essentially works like a new generation of the technology. We can think of it as PSSR 2.0.

As of now, the only game currently available with the updated version is Resident Evil Requiem. The game launched last week with the new PSSR implementation, and the visual quality already looks incredible. Early gameplay shows how detailed and sharp the presentation can be, especially within the first few hours.

The updated version introduces significantly improved image quality. PlayStation states that the system now uses a more advanced neural network trained with newer datasets. Because of that, the AI is supposedly smarter and capable of producing more accurate visual results.

We may look forward to sharper edges, less shimmer, and more detail overall. Things like hair, texturing, lighting, and reflections look more polished than they did before. The update also promises to fix flickering problems that some players have observed in the past. It should also help in dark situations by reducing noise.

Although a direct side-by-side test has not been possible yet, footage captured directly from the PS5 Pro already demonstrates how impressive the visuals look. Comparisons from Digital Foundry between the base PS5 and the Pro running the updated PSSR show a dramatic difference in image clarity and overall presentation.

How Existing Games Will Benefit

The biggest advantage of the upcoming update is that it will not only apply to future titles. Every existing PS5 Pro Enhanced game that currently supports PSSR will also benefit.

Games like Battlefield 6, Anwake 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Astro Bot already look impressive on the Pro. Over the past year, we have seen noticeable improvements either in frame rates or visual quality compared to the base PS5 versions. With the upcoming PSSR 2.0 update, those games should look even better.

If the system can consistently deliver visuals close to native resolution while maintaining 60fps or even 120fps at 4K, that would represent exactly what many players expect from the PS5 Pro experience.

PlayStation confirmed that the update will arrive sometime in March. Once it is released, a new option will appear in the system settings, allowing enhanced PSSR image quality to be enabled. When activated, any PS5 Pro game already using PSSR should automatically benefit from the improved version without requiring a full game patch.

That means a large number of games could suddenly receive visual upgrades overnight.

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Third-Party Support and Future Games

The improvements are not limited to PlayStation exclusives. Several third-party titles are also optimized for the PS5 Pro. Some of them do not currently use PSSR, but they still receive performance or visual enhancements.

Games such as Forsa Horizon 5, Indiana Jones, and Doom: The Dark Ages are already optimized for the Pro. Future releases are also expected to take advantage of the system’s capabilities.

The console's better hardware and AI upscaling technologies might make upcoming games like GTA 6, Wolverine, 007 First Light, and Forza Horizon 6 much better. Players would want to see these next-generation games come out with graphics that are close to native 4K and run at 60fps or perhaps 120fps.

While these games will still be playable on the base PS5, the visual differences may become more noticeable as PSSR continues to evolve. Additional ray tracing options and higher performance modes could further separate the Pro from the standard console.

With GTA 6 already confirmed to arrive on consoles first, the PS5 Pro may eventually become the best place to experience that game.

Storage, Design, and Price Considerations

The biggest drawback of the PS5 Pro compared to the standard PS5 remains the price. The console currently costs $700, which is roughly $250 more than the base PS5.

However, the Pro also includes additional storage. It ships with 2TB instead of the standard 1TB found in the regular PS5. Storage can also be expanded using an M.2 drive, allowing much larger game libraries.

Additional storage upgrades can push the system even further, with options like 4TB or 2TB expansions depending on personal needs. For players with large digital libraries, this can make a noticeable difference.

The console design also has a slightly more aggressive look compared to the PS5 Slim, with additional vents on the sides. While the system still ships with white plates, official customization options remain limited. Aside from the Ghost of Yotei themed plates released previously, most other options currently come from third-party manufacturers.

Interestingly, official black plates are still not available for the PS5 Pro, which is surprising considering how popular they would likely be.

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Is the PS5 Pro Worth Buying in 2026?

When looking purely at performance and visual quality, the PS5 Pro clearly delivers the best PlayStation gaming experience available right now.

If you want the smoothest gameplay and the best-looking versions of modern console games, the Pro is the obvious choice. The upcoming PSSR update only strengthens that position by improving both existing titles and future releases.

The fact that such a significant update is arriving a full year after launch also suggests strong long-term support for the console. Continued improvements to PSSR could extend the lifespan of the platform and keep games looking better for years to come.

For anyone considering an upgrade, the decision ultimately comes down to whether the improved performance, higher image quality, and extra storage justify the higher price. For players who want the absolute best PS5 experience, the PS5 Pro remains the most powerful option available.

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