Sony has officially secured a patent for an advanced iteration of its upscaling technology.
Sony has been granted a new patent that sheds light on PSSR 2.0, an upgraded version of the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology specifically tailored for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
As is standard with technical documentation, the filing is laden with complex jargon and intricate diagrams. However, the descriptions make it clear that the focus is on a significantly more refined AI-driven upscaler for the console.
Based on the documents, PSSR 2.0 is poised to be a more efficient overhaul of the current system. This update is designed to deliver higher frame rates and superior image fidelity while scaling is active. In its current form, PSSR seeks to enhance clarity without a major hit to performance—often by lowering the native resolution and then “cleaning up” the image via AI reconstruction.
The patent suggests this methodology is evolving. Rather than a straightforward resolution downscale, the new version will likely prioritize advanced anti-aliasing and frame rate stabilization, seeking a more harmonious balance between performance and visual quality.
In theory, this shift should address several common issues found in the current PSSR implementation, such as shimmering artifacts or unusual visual glitches that occur when the algorithm misinterprets a scene following a reduction in base resolution.
While there is no definitive timeline for when the PS5 Pro will see the rollout of this updated technology, industry rumors suggest that console owners won’t have to wait long to experience the improvements.
Source: iXBT.games