Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Update Showcase

Since its tumultuous debut, Cyberpunk 2077 has evolved into a testament to the power of dedicated post-launch support. What began as a project plagued by technical hurdles was gradually transformed through rigorous bug fixes, visual overhauls, and the expansive Phantom Liberty expansion, which fundamentally restructured the game’s core mechanics. Even now, over five years later, CD Projekt Red continues to refine the experience, rolling out a free update today that brings significant visual enhancements to the PlayStation 5 Pro. You can get a glimpse of these upgrades in the overview trailer below.

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This latest update leverages the PS5 Pro’s hardware to integrate advanced ray tracing and, notably, PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) support, which provides a sharper, more detailed image. Players can choose from three distinct graphical modes to tailor the experience to their preferences:

  • Ray Tracing Mode: The default experience, offering ray-traced shadows, vehicle reflections, and transparent surfaces while maintaining a smooth 60 fps.
  • Performance Mode: Optimized for high-speed gameplay, this mode targets an impressive 90 fps for users with VRR-compatible displays.
  • Ray Tracing Pro Mode: For maximum visual fidelity, this mode enables enhanced emissive lighting, ambient occlusion, and ray-traced skylights, capped at 30 fps (or 40 fps on high-refresh-rate displays).

For a detailed breakdown of these technical improvements, you can consult the official patch notes. While this update is a treat for current PS5 Pro owners, those considering an upgrade should keep in mind that the console recently saw a notable price hike. If you are looking to revisit Night City, be sure to check out our original Cyberpunk 2077 review and our analysis of the exceptional Phantom Liberty expansion.