Sony's new QSSR AI upscaling tech debuts on base PS5 consoles, promising improved image quality though initially limited to select titles.
It’s been a particularly interesting day for PlayStation users, as Sony has announced its latest AI upscaling technology, QSSR (Quick Spectral Super Resolution), now available on base PS5 consoles. This advancement represents a significant upgrade in visual performance, previously reserved for the more powerful PS5 Pro through its PSSR technology. As reported by Destructoid and GameSpot, QSSR offers notable improvements in both image detail and stability, tailored specifically for the PS5’s architecture in collaboration with AMD. However, its use is initially limited to a select few games, as developers need to implement this technology into their titles.
In other PlayStation news, October’s PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed, featuring a mix of racing, monster hunting, and voxel-based combat. GamesHub reports that subscribers will gain access to ‘F1 25’, ‘Hunt: Showdown 1896’, and ‘Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2’ from October 6, offering something for just about every kind of player.
Moving onto game updates, CD Projekt Red has addressed performance concerns with ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered’, which launched on September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners. According to GameRant, the company advised turning off a specific graphical feature that currently causes performance issues while they work on a patch. This comes as part of CD Projekt Red’s ongoing effort to improve experiences for players on all platforms.
Fans of ‘007 First Light’ are in for a treat as IO Interactive has released new free DLC content. The Extended Operations update adds two missions, “Valhalla Protocol” and another unnamed addition, with exciting new features like the in-game Aston Martin Valhalla. Destructoid notes that this update offers fresh content which should appease players looking for new missions just months after the game’s release.
Rounding out today’s news, Sony has filed a patent that hints at potentially groundbreaking accessibility features for gaming. As GamesHub reports, the patent describes AI that can assist by completing missed controller inputs—a feature that, if implemented, could greatly benefit players with physical limitations. Nonetheless, it’s crucial to remember that this is only a patent at this point, and no official announcement has been made regarding its implementation in existing or new PlayStation products.
Overall, it’s a day of intriguing developments in technology and game updates, indicating that both Sony and game developers are pushing for improved gaming experiences across various fronts.
