Returnal’s PS5 Pro Upgrade Enhances Resolution and Performance

Developer Housemarque has released a free PS5 Pro upgrade for the acclaimed shooter Returnal, enhancing the game's resolution up to 2.5 times compared to its PS5 counterpart. This update marks the game's fourth anniversary and addresses visual quality issues present in the base PS5 version, which had a static 1080p resolution upscaled to 4K. The PS5 Pro version benefits from dynamic resolution scaling that adjusts based on GPU load, resulting in a peak resolution of 3072x1728. Although the overall graphics enhancements mainly focus on resolution, the performance improvements make the gameplay smoother, resolving many frame-rate drops. While no additional graphical features like ray tracing have been introduced, the upgrade allows for a more stable 60fps experience, consolidating Returnal's status as one of the best shooters of its generation.

The Returnal PS5 Pro upgrade offers significant resolution boosts up to 3072x1728, dynamic resolution scaling for improved performance, and a more stable frame rate at 60fps, enhancing the overall gaming experience while maintaining the intense pace of the gameplay.

Returnal originally released in April 2021 and quickly gained acclaim for its thrilling roguelike gameplay and captivating sci-fi narrative. Set in a mysterious alien world, players control astronaut Selene who continuously crashes on the planet, fighting off grotesque creatures while uncovering mysteries related to her own past. The game is noted for its challenging mechanics, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that make the Pro upgrade particularly significant as it aims to showcase the game at its best on upgraded hardware.