Unlock PS5 Pro Mode Without the Frustration: Avatar’s Secret Solution Revealed
PS5 Pro: Ubisoft’s Innovative Solution to Address Frustrating Issues
In the month since the PS5 Pro’s launch, several enhanced games have been throwing shade, rather than shine. Yes, it’s true – some games, such as Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, are actually looking murkier than their base PS5 versions due to resolution upscaling issues. But fear not, as Ubisoft has finally found a solution!
On December 12, the company will be pushing out a hotfix that will allow PS5 Pro players to choose between enabling or disabling PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), a feature that’s been causing quite a stir in the gaming community. This update will be implemented in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and it’s essential for all PS5 Pro-enhanced games going forward.
Here’s the rousing update:
"On December 12, we will deploy a hotfix allowing PS5 Pro players to choose between enabling or disabling PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. With PSSR disabled, the game will use the same upscaling technology as the PlayStation 5."
For those who’ve been frustrated with the PSSR performance, this update is a breath of fresh air. Players will no longer be forced to suffer through subpar visuals, as they’ll have the option to toggle PSSR off and enjoy their game at 60fps or 30fps, sans the extra visual details and clarity provided by PSSR.
What’s more, this change will significantly alleviate the frustration experienced by enthusiasts who, upon realizing that certain enhanced games are not optimized for PS5 Pro, have been forced to deal with performance issues rather than enjoy their favorite games the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
Why is this fix necessary?
As numerous players have harshly pointed out, not all PS5 Pro-enhanced games provide the option to revert to base game settings, forcing players to either put up with subpar visuals or put their trust in PSSR to magically solve performance issues. Insomniac Games does offer this option for Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, but other developers are stuck on the bandwagon, replacing existing options with PSSR-only settings.
When combined with the lack of PSSR customization options, we end up with a less-than-ideal gaming experience. Certain enhanced games, even those capable of improved framerates, can exhibit tearing, shimmering, and other visual oddities – but will this issue be resolved if we address PSSR’s underpinning machine learning technology or how outside developers adapt their games for it?
A ray of hope for frustrated gamers
The healthy development in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora represents a step forward in addressing the performance issues that have been plaguing the PS5 Pro. It’s an important step, amid the uncertainty surrounding PSSR and its impact on the gaming community, to acknowledge the frustration and to proactively push out a solution.
What do you think about Ubisoft’s hotfix? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Additional Resources:
Kotaku: PS5 Pro PSSR Update: Silent Hill 2 Remake, Dragon Age VI – Experience the Change
