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PlayStation Unveils PSSR 2.0 for Enhanced Game Visuals

4/9/2026

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Sony released the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2.0 on March 16, 2026, to improve visuals for PlayStation 5 Pro.
The AI-driven upscaling addresses shimmering and graininess in PSSR 1.0.
PSSR 2.0 is based on AMD FSR 4, as part of the AMD–Sony Project Amethyst collaboration.
A system toggle allows upgrading PSSR 1.0 games to PSSR 2.0.
Notable patched games include Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Sony released the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2.0 on March 16, 2026, to improve visuals for PlayStation 5 Pro.
The AI-driven upscaling addresses shimmering and graininess in PSSR 1.0.
PSSR 2.0 is based on AMD FSR 4, as part of the AMD–Sony Project Amethyst collaboration.
A system toggle allows upgrading PSSR 1.0 games to PSSR 2.0.
Notable patched games include Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.