PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upscaler Improves Image Quality Over TAA; Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Receive Upcoming Patch Support

PlayStation 5 Pro’s Advancements with AI-Powered PSSR Upscaler

Recent developments in the PlayStation 5 Pro’s AI-powered PSSR (Post-Processing Super Resolution) upscaler have led to a significant leap in image quality. Reports indicate that this technology consistently outperforms Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA), setting a new standard for visual fidelity in gaming.

Insights from Development Team on Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In an exclusive interview with Digital Foundry, development leads from Ubisoft discussed the enhancements made to the Anvil Engine, which powers the upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Technical architects Nicolas Lopez and Pierre Fortin, along with Project Lead Programmer Sébastien Daigneault, revealed that during the game’s initial release phase, TAA offered superior results compared to PSSR, leading to the latter’s exclusion.

Collaborative Improvements with Sony

However, thanks to a recent partnership with Sony, several graphical issues, particularly those concerning dynamic elements like moving vegetation and water, have been largely resolved. These improvements have enabled the PSSR upscaler to provide consistently superior image quality compared to TAA. As a result, support for this enhanced upscaling technology is planned for future updates.

Enhancements in Visual Fidelity and Performance

In addition to PSSR support, players of the PlayStation 5 Pro version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows can expect ray tracing features, which will include ray-traced reflections available in Balanced Mode. This mode offers stunning visuals without sacrificing framerate when compared to the Quality Mode, aiming to enhance the overall gaming experience.

Comparative Visual Performance on PC

While the PlayStation 5 Pro delivers impressive graphics for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, gamers seeking the ultimate visual experience will find that the PC version excels, particularly on high-end systems capable of leveraging extensive ray tracing capabilities.