There has been a lot of buzz about the PS5 Pro in the gaming community for the past few months. In particular, there have been several reports about Sony’s new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2 technology, which can take the graphics capability of the PS5 Pro to a new level. If this update actually comes in new variants of PlayStation 5 this year or next year in 2026 , it could prove to be a big turning point for console gaming.
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PSSR 2: Possibility of 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz gaming
The biggest news is that the PSSR 2 update can allow the PS5 Pro to support 120 frames per second (fps) gaming at 4K resolution and 60 fps gaming at 8K. This technology uses AI-based upscaling, allowing games to be originally rendered at a lower resolution (such as 864p), but the final output will look like 4K or 8K. This will not affect performance much, but the image quality will be much better and you will love while playing.
Some gamers have already experienced the first version of PSSR. For example, the new update for Days Gone Remastered added a “Balanced” render mode for PS5 Pro, which runs between 40-50 fps at 4K and supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). This has improved both the image quality and smoothness of the game.
Beneficial for 1440p and 1080p gamers too
PSSR 2 can be beneficial not only for 4K and 8K gamers but also for users with 1440p and 1080p displays. With the help of this technology, developers can optimize games at lower resolutions, which will increase performance, but the image quality will remain sharp. For example, the recent update for Returnal increased the resolution to 3072×1728 with dynamic scaling, making the gameplay even more fluid.
The effect is already visible in some games
The effect of PSSR technology is already visible in some games. Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ title update 1.0.3 fixed the graphical problems related to HDR and PSSR for PS5 Pro. This shows that Sony is gradually making this technology more perfect.
In addition, if the PSSR 2 update comes by 2026, then big games like Grand Theft Auto VI can take full advantage of it. According to a report shared By Matt Kim on IGN , GTA VI can run on PS5 Pro with 4K/60fps or even better performance, which will take the standards of console gaming to a new level.
Will PSSR 2 be able to compete with high-end PCs?
Some gaming analysts and leaks (such as Moore’s Law Is Dead) claim that with the help of PSSR 2, PS5 Pro can compete with high-end gaming PCs. However, this claim is not fully confirmed yet. Still, if Sony implements this technology correctly, it could set a new benchmark in console gaming.
While there is a lot of buzz around PSSR 2, Sony is yet to make any official announcement. Some sources say that this update could arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. If this happens, it will prove to be a big game-changer for PS5 Pro gamers.
If you are a PS5 Pro user and have been waiting for this update, keep an eye on Sony’s official website or PlayStation Blog. For now, this is all speculation, but if it turns out to be true, a new chapter will begin in the world of gaming.
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