Remedy Entertainment has announced official support for the advanced version of PSSR for two of its flagship titles on PlayStation 5 Pro. Alan Wake 2 and Control Ultimate Edition will soon receive the update that incorporates the new PSSR 2.0, the Sony’s upscaling technology that promises noticeable gains in image stability and clarity during movements. The confirmation came directly from the developer through an official statement, highlighting that these games will serve as a reference for the functionality on the console.
The update is part of a larger rollout initiated by Sony, which has already made the improved version available on Resident Evil Requiem. Proprietários on PS5 Pro will have gradual access to these improvements through game patches and system updates. Remedy emphasized that PSSR 2.0 allows you to explore environments like Oldest House in Control and Bright Falls in Alan Wake 2 with a higher level of visual fidelity.
Official confirmation from Remedy Entertainment
The Finnish developer published the information on its official networks. The announcement highlighted notable improvements in image stability and motion clarity, crucial elements for graphically demanding games.
Alan Wake 2, released in 2023 and winner of awards, and Control Ultimate Edition, an improved version of the 2019 title, already have optimizations for the PS5 The addition of PSSR 2.0 complements these existing improvements.
Technical benefits of PSSR 2.0 on PS5
PSSR 2.0 represents an evolution of Sony’s AI-based upscaling technology, developed in partnership with AMD. Essa version processes images pixel by pixel in a more refined way, reducing artifacts and increasing sharpness in dynamic scenes.
Players will notice gains in titles with ray tracing and high internal resolution. Sony plans to expand support to more games throughout the month, with an option in the console’s settings menu to enable the improvement on previous PSSR compatible titles.
Games that already use or will receive the update
- Resident Evil Requiem: first title to implement the advanced version of PSSR.
- Crimson Desert: Confirmed to support PSSR 2.0 and other PS5 Pro features.
- Alan Wake 2: update coming soon to PSSR 2.0.
- Control Ultimate Edition: same implementation window.
Other games with original PSSR may automatically benefit via system update on PS5 Pro. Sony indicated that more than 50 titles already use the base technology, and the rollout of improvements occurs progressively.
Sony rollout context for PS5
Sony announced the enhanced version of PSSR in late February, with additional refinements from six months of development. The goal is to increase graphical quality in existing games without requiring major changes from studios.
The system update will allow users to select the PSSR quality enhancement option. Isso makes it possible to test the differences in several compatible titles, with reports of sharper images and less instability in movement.
Expectations for Remedy titles
Alan Wake 2 and Control Ultimate Edition stand out for using advanced engines and complex visual elements. With PSSR 2.0, horror scenes in Alan Wake 2 and physical effects in Control should have greater graphical consistency on PS5 Pro.
Remedy has a history of continued game support, with patches that add graphical modes and fixes. Essa integration reinforces the developer’s commitment to the Sony hardware.
Recent timeline of PSSR updates
Sony started supporting enhanced PSSR with Resident Evil Requiem. It then announced expansion to multiple games in March.
Remedy followed the platform’s official announcement by confirming the two titles. Atualizações specific to Alan Wake 2 and Control Ultimate Edition should arrive in the coming weeks.
The news confirms the industry’s focus on optimizing the PS5 Pro through upscaling technologies. Jogadores with the console are awaiting patches to evaluate real gains in award-winning titles such as Alan Wake 2 and Control Ultimate Edition.