PS5 Pro Leak Hints at Big Visual Upgrade Soon

PSSR 2.0 is an AI-based upscaling upgrade for the PS5 Pro. It is designed to deliver higher frame rates and better resolutions without major performance trade-offs. The update is expected to launch very soon in 2026.

The new version focuses on smoothing frame rates rather than heavily dropping resolution. It aims to find a better balance between visuals and performance. It is also intended to reduce visual reconstruction issues seen in the current version of PSSR.

Right now, PSSR works by lowering a game’s native resolution to keep performance stable. It then uses AI to reconstruct and enhance the image after the resolution drop. This process can sometimes misinterpret visuals, which leads to artifacts or odd reconstruction.

A recently filed Sony patent supports the upcoming update. The documentation is complex and full of diagrams, confirming AI-based upscaling improvements. It also suggests that the new method improves performance beyond basic resolution trade-offs.

Sony is expected to present a detailed breakdown or deep dive soon. The update should explain the real-world benefits for PS5 Pro players.