The PlayStation 5 Pro has been out for a month now, but some players have been facing issues with certain enhanced games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor looking less than stellar due to resolution upscaling problems. However, Ubisoft has come to the rescue by offering an option to disable this feature in their upcoming update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This move has been highly anticipated by players who have been clamoring for a solution to the visual discrepancies caused by the new technology.
Ubisoft’s announcement on Tuesday revealed that a hotfix scheduled for December 12 will allow PS5 Pro players to choose between enabling or disabling PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). By turning off PSSR, players can opt for the same upscaling technology used in the original PlayStation 5, providing a smoother gaming experience. The game’s new PS5 Pro 60fps quality mode will still be available, but the ability to toggle off PSSR gives players the flexibility to switch between different frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.
The demand for this option stems from the fact that some games like Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake II, and others have been struggling to perform optimally with the new PSSR technology. While developers are actively working on updates to address these issues, giving players the choice to disable the feature altogether can alleviate frustration in the short term. Not all PS5 Pro-enhanced games currently offer the option to revert to base performance settings, leading to subpar gameplay experiences despite improved frame rates.
Some games, such as Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart by Insomniac Games, have integrated the option to switch back to the original settings. However, other titles have exclusively adopted PSSR, resulting in performance issues like tearing and shimmering in games like Star Wars Outlaws. It remains unclear whether these problems are related to the machine learning technology behind PSSR or the adaptation process by external developers.
Ubisoft’s proactive approach with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora sets a precedent for future PS5 Pro-enhanced games, suggesting that offering players the choice to disable new features could prevent similar issues from arising in the future. This move not only addresses the immediate concerns of players but also highlights the importance of flexibility and customization in gaming experiences. With Ubisoft leading the way, other developers may follow suit to ensure that players can enjoy the full potential of their PS5 Pro consoles without compromising on visual quality or performance.
