The excitement around the PlayStation 5 Pro has taken a bit of a downturn, as some owners are voicing their frustrations. Reports indicate that certain games, labeled as ‘Pro Enhanced,’ may not meet expectations and could perform worse than they did on the standard PS5.
Among the titles causing concern are Silent Hill 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Prominently tagged as ‘PS5 Pro Enhanced’ on the PlayStation Store, these games appear to have performance issues that leave players scratching.
This is “PS5 Pro Enhanced.” This is false advertising, blatantly. This is WORSE standard PS5.
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A recent discussion on the Silent Hill 2 Reddit page highlights complaints about how, even with graphics options for Quality and Performance modes available, players aren’t seeing Major improvements. It’s reported that Quality mode continues to run at 30 frames per second without any noticeable enhancements. Meanwhile, Performance mode introduces a peculiar shimmering effect across various surfaces, a visual distraction that’s hard to overlook.
This shimmering issue might stem from the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology employed by the PS5 Pro. It appears this upscaling technology isn’t aligning correctly with these specific titles. A video demonstration shows players switching to Performance mode mid-game only to witness shimmering effects, most notably in puddles and tree foliage.
The situation worsens for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Digital Foundry published a video illustrating “severe image quality problems” with its PS5 Pro version compared side-by-side with its predecessor. Oliver Mackenzie from Digital Foundry points out how unstable this game looks with PSSR activated in Performance mode, a step back from what was previously considered an acceptable visual experience.
Mackenzie attributes these issues primarily to how PSSR performs its upscaling magic. Like similar technologies, it uses machine learning algorithms to enhance detail based on existing rendered images. However, if those original images lack detail or feature complex patterns, intricate road textures, or natural scenery, the results can fluctuate dramatically between frames, leading to unwanted shimmering effects.
The community is left wondering whether these graphical glitches will see fixes in future patches or if they’re tied deeper into game-specific code or system-level issues. Frustration is mounting among Silent Hill 2 players who feel ignored by Konami and Sony. One user expressed patience regarding potential patches but lamented the developers’ silence about acknowledgment and solutions for these glaring issues.
While many gamers were undoubtedly eager for enhanced experiences on their new consoles, current reports suggest much work remains behind the scenes before those lofty promises come true for all titles involved. The gaming community waits with bated breath for updates, and fingers crossed that clarity comes soon!
