Ubisoft Takes the Lead: new Update for PS5 Pro Enhancements
The PlayStation 5 Pro has been available for a month, yet it continues to face challenges. some upgraded titles, such as Dragon Age: The veilguard and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, have reportedly experienced visual degradation due to resolution upscaling issues. In a significant move, ubisoft has become the first developer to introduce an option that allows players to disable this feature in their upcoming update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Upcoming Hotfix Offers Player Choice
On December 12, Ubisoft announced via a statement that they will implement a hotfix enabling PS5 Pro users to toggle playstation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on or off. “With PSSR disabled, the game will utilize the same upscaling technology as seen on the standard PlayStation 5,” they explained. While players can still enjoy the new 60fps quality mode designed specifically for PS5 Pro, this update provides adaptability by allowing them to choose between base performance modes of either 60fps or 30fps without enhanced visual fidelity.This change comes in response to player feedback regarding other titles like Silent Hill 2 and Alan Wake II, which have struggled with performance under PSSR’s new framework. Although developers are actively working on patches for these games, offering an immediate option to disable PSSR could substantially alleviate user frustration in the interim.
Performance Issues Across Enhanced Titles
Notably, not all games optimized for PS5 Pro provide users with an option to revert back to original performance settings. As a notable example, while Insomniac Games allows toggling options in titles like Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet and Clank: rift Apart, many other enhanced games have replaced previous settings entirely with PSSR-exclusive configurations.
As a result of these changes, some high-profile releases intended for improved visuals are experiencing subpar performance. Despite running at higher framerates, blockbusters such as Star Wars Outlaws may encounter issues like screen tearing and shimmering effects—problems that detract from gameplay quality. It remains uncertain whether these complications stem from flaws within the machine learning technology behind PSSR or how third-party developers adapt their games accordingly.
A Call for Standardization Across Titles
Ubisoft’s forthcoming hotfix is likely a step towards establishing best practices across all PS5 Pro-enhanced titles moving forward. By prioritizing player choice regarding graphical enhancements versus stable performance metrics, developers can better cater to diverse gaming preferences while ensuring optimal experiences across platforms.