CD Projekt RED released the free PlayStation 5-optimized Cyberpunk 2077 update Pro this Wednesday, April 8. The patch introduces support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling, known as PSSR, along with improvements to lighting, shadows, reflections, and ambient occlusion through Ray Tracing. Jogadores with Sony’s most advanced console they can now experience Night City with greater visual fidelity and performance options that balance quality and fluidity.
The Polish studio detailed that the update allows the game to run in 4K resolution with improved visuals. The improvements exploit the PS5’s additional hardware Pro to reduce common console compromises. From now on, PS5 Pro owners have access to three specific graphics modes that adjust the balance between Ray Tracing and frame rate.
Visual improvements and technical support on PS5 Pro
The update implements PSSR as the core AI-based upscaling technology. Ela elevates image quality without significantly sacrificing performance. Iluminação of the sky, emissiveness, ambient occlusion, shadows and reflections receive advanced Ray Tracing treatment at different levels depending on the selected mode.
Players notice immediate gains in the sharpness of distant elements and lighting consistency in complex urban environments. The patch also optimizes the use of the console’s GPU resources to maintain stability during exploration and intense combat. Esses adjustments represent CD Projekt RED’s continued effort to refine the console experience years after initial release.
Graphics modes available after patch
- Ray Tracing Pro Mode: Enables sky and emissive lighting, ambient occlusion, shadows, and full reflections with Ray Tracing, targeting 40 fps with VRR or 30 fps without VRR.
- Ray Tracing Mode: Offers selected Ray Tracing improvements while maintaining 60 fps for balance between visuals and fluidity.
- Mode Performance: prioritizes high frame rate with up to 90 fps via VRR, delivering high visual fidelity even with reduction in some effects.
Each mode allows players to choose the setting that best suits their monitor or television. VRR support facilitates smooth transitions between scenes without noticeable frame drops. CD Projekt RED has extensively tested these options to ensure broad compatibility with common and advanced displays.
Discover Night City, now enhanced for PlayStation®5 Pro! 🔥
— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame)April 8, 2026
The PS5®Pro Update for Cyberpunk 2077 is live and available to download for all chooms rocking a PS5 copy of the game.
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Additional technical details and optimizations
The patch includes BVH8 support to speed up Ray Tracing calculations and improve overall efficiency. Sombras and reflections gain greater precision, especially on metal surfaces and glass present in the futuristic city. Improved ambient occlusion contributes to visual depth in crowded streets and detailed interiors.
Developers highlighted that the objective was to get the most out of the PS5 Pro hardware without changing the game’s core mechanics. The update is approximately 7.9 GB in size and is available for immediate download by anyone who has the title in the PlayStation 5 library. Não there is an additional cost to activate the new functions.
Availability and platforms
Cyberpunk 2077 remains accessible on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac and PC. PS5 Build Pro represents the most significant console upgrade since previous content updates and technical fixes. Jogadores who migrate to PS5 Pro can reinstall or update the game to automatically activate the improvements.
The launch takes place at a time of maturity for the title, which has accumulated expansions and adjustments over the years. The community closely monitors new patches that increase visual quality without requiring additional hardware beyond the specific console. CD Projekt RED is committed to continued support of the game.
Impact on gaming experience
Users who activate Modo Ray Tracing Pro will see more realistic reflections in vehicles and puddles, as well as dynamic lighting that reacts better to neon light sources. The Modo Performance appeals to those who prioritize fluidity during chases and combat, reaching peaks of 90 fps on VRR-compatible screens. Essas Options expand accessibility for different gameplay preferences.
The integration of PSSR allows the game to maintain high base resolution even in more demanding modes. Initial Testes indicate consistent gains in texture clarity and reduced aliasing at edges. The patch reinforces Cyberpunk 2077’s status as one of the most up-to-date titles of the current generation.
Recent updates and developer support
CD Projekt RED delivered the patch just hours after announcing the details the day before. The speed of implementation demonstrates advanced technical planning to take advantage of exclusive features of the PS5 Pro. Jogadores reported fast downloads and seamless installation on the console.
The studio continues to monitor community feedback for possible fine-tuning in future updates. Version Pro does not change the narrative or mechanical content, focusing exclusively on technical improvements. Proprietários from the base game or with expansions like Phantom Liberty receive improvements automatically.
