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While many have argued whether or not the high price of the PS5 Pro is worth it, one thing is clear: PSSR is great. Using the built-in machine learning hardware of the new enhanced console, this image upscaling tech is the best DLSS competitor on console, but it’s being replaced.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 boasts its own version of Nvidia’s DLSS, Sony is partnering with AMD to implement an optimised form of FSR 4 into PlayStation 5 Pro consoles as a “drop-in replacement” for developers.
PS5 Pro FSR 4 support drops next year
Speaking to Tom’s Guide, PS5 system architect Mark Cerny explained that the new image up scaling tech “is a drop-in replacement for the current PSSR”, allowing devs to quickly swap out their current upscale for the new, higher quality one.
Cerney revealed that the new FSR 4 support will arrive on PS5 Pro sometime in 2026, but didn’t give a concrete date as to when players can expect it.
Of course, standard PS5 owners will not be receiving any bespoke image upscaler due to the console’s lack of powerful machine learning hardware.
AMD’s FSR technology has been leagues behind DLSS until the arrival of FSR 4. This new version of the machine learning image upscaling, or “super resolution”, tool has proven to be a major upgrade for gamers on PC with greater image clarity, smoother frame rates and less image break-up during movement.
It’s not known just how good FSR 4 will be on PS5 Pro, though. While the best version of the technology on PC is fantastic, there are also lower-quality versions for less capable hardware or more intensive games. DLSS has the same functionality, allowing for scaling performance, and we’ve seen just how rough it can get on Nintendo Switch 2 games like Fast Fusion.
Whatever the case, Sony dropping its support for the already fantastic PSSR technology in favour of FSR 4 likely means great things for PS5 Pro users. While there’s no list of confirmed games that will make use of the technology, expect better quality visuals when it finally drops next year.
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