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⚙️ 1. PS5 Pro Graphics Upgrade in 2026

Sony plans to release a major software upgrade for the PS5 Pro in 2026, replacing its current PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscaling tech with a more advanced algorithm co-developed with AMD. This will significantly improve framerates and image quality, but only for PS5 Pro (base PS5 lacks required hardware) .

🤝 2. Result of AMD-Sony "Project Amethyst"

The upgrade stems from Project Amethyst, a collaboration launched in 2023 between Sony and AMD to develop machine learning-based graphics tech. The partnership progressed faster than expected, delivering a breakthrough algorithm in ~9 months (vs. predicted years) .

⚡ 3. Equivalent to AMD’s FSR 4

The new upscaler is the "full-fat version" of AMD’s FSR 4 (released for RDNA 4 GPUs like RX 9070), offering superior crispness over current PSSR. It’s a "drop-in replacement" for developers but requires reimplementation for PS5 Pro’s custom architecture .

⏳ 4. Timeline and Challenges

2025: Sony focuses on expanding current PSSR adoption in games.

2026: FSR 4-like upscaler launches, targeting new titles. Implementation is complex and time-consuming due to hardware differences .

PS5 Pro’s 300 TOPS ML hardware is deemed sufficient to handle the new tech .

🔮 5. Broader Impact

Beyond PS5 Pro: Project Amethyst’s work will influence AMD’s future RDNA 5 GPUs, with Mark Cerny noting "big chunks of RDNA 5" derive from this collaboration .

Industry-wide: The tech is non-proprietary, aiming to "move the industry forward" .

Future Consoles: The partnership also explores ray tracing enhancements for PS6 and beyond .

💎 In short:

PS5 Pro gets a free FSR 4-tier graphics boost in 2026 via Sony-AMD collaboration, potentially bridging console/PC upscaling gaps and shaping next-gen hardware.

Exciting stuff. 

Last edited by VersusEvil - on 02 July 2025