Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Update Launches April 8

CD Projekt Red is set to release a significant update for Cyberpunk 2077 on April 8, enhancing the game's visuals and performance specifically for the PlayStation 5 Pro console. The free patch leverages the console's advanced hardware to deliver sharper details and improved lighting in the dystopian world of Night City, marking a continued effort to refine the title years after its troubled 2020 launch.

The update introduces PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an AI-driven technology that upscales visuals to 4K resolution, providing unprecedented clarity for elements like neon signs, character models, and urban environments. Developers have also upgraded ray tracing with 8-way Bounding Volume Hierarchy support for lighting, shadows, and reflections, allowing dynamic transitions from day to night that align more closely with the game's artistic intent. Global art director Kuba Knapik highlighted the impact in a PlayStation Blog post, stating, "We wanted to make the most of the PS5 Pro's cutting-edge technology by bringing 4K visuals, powered-up performance, advanced ray tracing, and more to the Cyberpunk 2077 experience. The goal was to bring the very best out of both...