“AI upscaling is coming to PS5”: Sony’s base console is getting its own version of a PS5 Pro feature
gamesradar.com Oct 1, 2026

“AI upscaling is coming to PS5”: Sony’s base console is getting its own version of a PS5 Pro feature

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Sony announced that its Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) AI upscaling will be added to the PS5, extending the image‑enhancement feature previously exclusive to the PS5 Pro’s PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). QSSR uses a streamlined neural‑network architecture and a hand‑tuned implementation to boost detail and stability without the heavy computational load that limited PSSR to the Pro model. Sony released patches for Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei, demonstrating clearer backgrounds, sharper character models and more stable motion. Engineers from Insomniac and Sucker Punch praised the technology’s ability to reveal fine details in complex environments. The rollout marks the first software‑driven visual upgrade for the base console six years after its launch, and no further titles have been confirmed yet.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · QSSR gives millions of existing PS5 owners a Pro‑level visual boost without buying new hardware, potentially extending the console’s relevance as the market shifts toward AI‑enhanced graphics.