Ubisoft and PlayStation Partnership Signals a New Era for PS5 Pro Optimization

PlayStation 5 Pro is getting ready for a big update, and at the same time, third-party developers are making a change that is less noticeable but possibly more interesting. Ubisoft has been working closely with PlayStation to make better use of both the PS5 and the PS5 Pro.

This is a big change in how games are optimized across generations, thanks to new technologies like Project Amethyst and AMD-powered PSSR 2.0.

People have talked about, speculated about, and slowly confirmed the imminent PSSR 2.0 version, which is slated to come out between January and March.

It's evident that the companies working together on this technology are making progress.

PSSR 2.0 offers better image quality, greater resolutions, and quicker frame rates. Games might operate at 70 to 80 fps, and in some situations, they might even reach 120 fps. It also wants to fix visual flaws and make older and lower-resolution games seem better on contemporary technology, in addition to improving speed.

These changes don't only happen with new releases. PSSR 2.0 is also meant to improve old low-resolution games by making their picture reconstruction clearer and their performance more stable. That alone makes a far bigger difference than most people thought at first.

Zubie's latest observation brought up something essential. Ubisoft has been secretly adding updates to its PS4 games so that they may operate at 60 fps on the PS5 using the system's Game Boost function. This is true for the regular PS5, but it also has a lot to do with what the PS5 Pro is trying to do with its next update.

Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Far Cry3, Far Cry4, Far Cry5, Far Cry6, The Division, The Division2, Watch Dogs, Star Wars Outlaws, For Honor, and Rainbow Six are some of the games that will get better with these improvements. Many players are surprised that these improvements are happening, but they are also surprised that they are happening so late in the console generation.

Developers typically have to write their own code to add support for complex features like PSSR and frame creation to their games. That takes time, competent engineers, and a lot of money. It's not just a switch. Because of this, PlayStation's role is quite important. Even if the facts are kept secret by NDAs, we can safely presume that there are incentives involved, such as marketing support, promotion, or direct payment relationships.

We have already seen how working together closely may help. There were long blog pieces and marketing pushes for games like Alan Wake that talked about how the PS5 Pro will improve them. At the same time, a lot of third-party developers have mostly neglected the PS5 Pro. This is probably because it would take a lot of people and money to make these new features work.

One thing that people don't talk about enough about the PS5 Pro is its system-level technology for making older games better. There are options in the console settings that can improve frame rates and performance for PS4 games, either by using more powerful hardware or by using techniques like PSSR to make the graphics look better.

PS5 Pro is clearly made to go much further than the normal PS5, even though some of these features are present on the standard PS5.

Ubisoft's decision to update PS4 games to a steady 60 fps signals a bigger plan.

These changes seem to be compatible with upcoming PSSR 2.0 enhancements, which could let older games run at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates without needing to be fully remastered.

One of the best things about PSSR 2.0 is that it can make games with lower resolutions seem better. It may be possible to rebuild titles that previously ran in 720p or 1080p that weren't always consistent to cleaner 1080p or even 4K while keeping performance stable. A game that used to have trouble at 45fps can now hit a locked 60fps or higher on the PS5 Pro, along with increased frame targets.

This expectation makes sense if you look at it from a PC point of view. You naturally expect greater frame rates and better visual quality in older games when you move to much powerful hardware. The PS5 Pro is now set up to provide you that same experience on a console.

It's evident that PlayStation wants a united strategy because businesses like Ubisoft and EA are already getting more involved. New games get better with superior upscaling and frame generation, and older games get a new lease on life with greater resolutions and smoother performance. This is good for everyone. Players get more from of libraries that are already there, and publishers can keep older games popular on digital marketplaces and subscription services.

We can also see how this affects publishers' finances. People still buy older games, especially when they get performance upgrades and more attention. Using new technologies to make them better makes them much more fun to go back to.

It seems like the PS5 Pro's next upgrade will change how console generations work together in the long run, rather than just adding one new function. Both new and old games will benefit from PSSR2.0, which adds more support at the system level and encourages more collaboration with third parties.

We're happy to see that older games are running better than ever, and we're glad to see that big creators aren't just giving up on old games. These changes could make a big difference in how your existing collection feels to play whether you already have a PS5 Pro or are planning to get one. We'd love to hear your thoughts and which older games you're most looking forward to playing again with better graphics and higher frame rates.