Game Developers Face the PS5 Upgrade challenge
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The arrival of the PlayStation 5 Pro has spurred a wave of updates for existing games, all designed to harness the power of the upgraded console.
These updates, which began appearing shortly after the Pro’s launch, are enhancing gameplay by taking full advantage of the console’s enhanced capabilities.
The PlayStation 5 Pro launch promised enhanced graphics and performance, including the innovative PSSR upscaling technology. However, some developers have encountered challenges in fully leveraging this feature, leading to unexpected visual outcomes in certain games. In some cases, titles like *Silent Hill 2* and *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* initially displayed inferior visuals on the PS5 Pro compared to the base model. While developers have worked to address these issues through updates, recent examples highlight the ongoing complexities of PSSR implementation.
Alan Wake 2 and Avatar: Frontiers of pandora Offer PSSR Control
Recent updates for *Alan Wake 2* and *Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora* demonstrate a trend towards giving players more control over PSSR usage.Remedy Entertainment, developers of *Alan Wake 2*, introduced a new Balanced mode for PS5 Pro users with 120Hz displays, combining raytracing from quality mode with performance mode resolution at 40fps. Substantially, *Alan Wake 2* now allows players to toggle PSSR on or off, with the game defaulting to its own upscaling solution when disabled. While the impact on performance with PSSR deactivated remains unclear, this option offers versatility for players seeking optimal visuals or frame rates. similarly, *Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora* implemented a hotfix a week ago, enabling players to disable PSSR. Ubisoft confirmed that disabling PSSR allows the game to utilize its own upscaler, similar to the base PS5, offering the standard 60fps performance and 30fps quality modes with enhanced detail. Despite promising ongoing improvements to the PS5 Pro experience, Ubisoft has yet to provide specific details on these enhancements. “Of course, it should be noted that the use of PSSR or other functions of the PS5 Pro is primarily the responsibility of the developers, but taking into account the fact that more cases have appeared, part of the problem undoubtedly lies with Sony’s own solution.It may also be only a temporary matter,until the technology settles down and developers can take full advantage of it,but it is still true that the introduction of the intergenerational model of the console made the whole situation around image or graphics modes unclear,and a certain advantage of consoles compared to PC disappears.”Keep Your WordPress Site Fresh with Automated Content
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**Host:** Welcome back too Archyde Insights, where we dive deep into the world of gaming and technology. Today, we’re discussing the exciting, yet challenging, world of playstation 5 upgrades with our special Alex Reed David Smith, Tech Lead here at Archyde. David, thanks for joining us.
**David:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** So, David, we’ve been hearing a lot about developers encountering hurdles when upgrading their games for the PS5. Can you shed some light on these challenges?
**David:** Absolutely. The PS5 is a powerful machine, and while that presents amazing opportunities for enhanced graphics and smoother gameplay, it also requires developers to adapt their existing code and pipelines to fully utilize the new hardware.
Think about it: you’ve got increased processing power, faster loading times, and new features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. These are all fantastic additions, but they also add complexity to the growth process.
**Host:** the recent launch of the PlayStation 5 pro seems to have escalated these challenges, particularly with the new PSSR upscaling technology. We’ve seen some initial hiccups with games like Silent Hill 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.What’s going on there?
**David:** You’re right,PSSR offers the potential for stunning visuals,but it’s a relatively new technology,and developers are still learning how to best implement it. Some issues we’ve seen include flickering,visual noise,and even ray tracing problems in certain games.
Take Dragon’s Dogma 2 as an example: [1](https://www.gamingdeputy.com/ps5-pro-upgrade-in-the-technical-test-challenges-with-pssr/) reports that while the PS5 Pro version sees meaningful frame rate improvements, the current implementation of PSSR still results in compromised image quality. Capcom is working on optimizing it, but it shows just how nuanced working with PSSR can be.
**Host:** So, it’s a learning curve for developers, and it’s going to take time and effort to fully harness the power of the PS5 Pro.
**David:** Precisely. It’s a balancing act between pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience. It’s encouraging to see games like Alan Wake 2 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora effectively leverage PSSR, demonstrating that these technical hurdles can be overcome with careful development and optimization.
**Host:** David, thanks so much for
your insights. It’s engaging to see how developers are navigating these challenges and pushing the boundaries of gaming technology.
**David:** My pleasure. it’s an exciting time to be a gamer and a game developer!
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