PS5 Pro to Feature AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, Launching in 2026
PS5 fans eager for visual advancements can anticipate exciting developments. Sony insider Mark Cerny has revealed that AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) is coming to the PS5 Pro. Gamers can expect to see FSR 4 integrated into games as soon as next year.
Cerny Confirms FSR 4 is on the Horizon
In a recent interview, Mark Cerny, the chief architect of PlayStation consoles, shared news with Digital Foundry. He stated that while the current year focuses on developer familiarization with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, the team is actively working on implementing technology similar to AMD's FSR 4. This is considered the next step, specifically tailored for the PS5 Pro's hardware upgrade.
Cerny clarified that this implementation is not a direct copy. The PS5 Pro and AMD's RDNA 4, the technology behind FSR 4, possess different architectures. Sony is therefore "re-implementing" the core upscaling technology of FSR 4 to precisely match the PS5 Pro's capabilities. This significant undertaking explains why it was not available at launch. The anticipated benefits suggest the wait will be worthwhile.
The Power of Collaboration: Project Amethyst
This FSR 4 integration is part of a broader collaboration between Sony and AMD named "Project Amethyst." This project focuses on machine learning in game graphics. Cerny emphasized that this collaboration extends beyond immediate upscaling improvements. The ultimate objective is to co-design hardware optimally suited for the demanding machine learning workloads required for next-generation game graphics. The PS5 Pro development itself has provided valuable learning experiences.
PS5 Pro Power Sufficient for FSR 4
When questioned about the PS5 Pro's capacity to handle the processing demands of FSR 4, Cerny affirmed its capability. He cited the console's substantial 300 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of 8-bit compute power. This power, he stated, is more than adequate for FSR 4 to perform effectively.
Impact for Gamers
In essence, PS5 Pro games are poised to achieve enhanced visual fidelity. FSR 4 is designed to generate more accurate and detailed visuals. This advancement potentially translates to higher resolutions and improved performance. As PC gaming technologies like NVIDIA's DLSS continue to advance, FSR 4 is rapidly bridging the performance gap. Sony's implementation on PS5 Pro is positioned to initiate a console graphics evolution.
This collaboration between Sony and AMD appears to be setting the stage for a new era in console graphics. Expect to witness the results of this effort in the next generation of PS5 Pro games launching in 2026.
