‘CDPR Deserves a Lot of Credit’: Tech Experts Praise Cyberpunk 2077’s Anticipated PS5 Pro Mode

by

Cyberpunk 2077 is a visually stunning game, so people have long asked for an upgraded version for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Okay, so get this – on April 8th, the game is getting a huge update that’ll really let the PlayStation 5 flex its muscles. It’s totally free, which is awesome! I was reading Digital Foundry, and they’re saying the developers, CD Projekt RED, are doing an amazing job supporting the game even after it launched. Seriously, they deserve a ton of credit for keeping at it.

We have three choices, and the Ray Tracing Pro option is particularly interesting to Digital Foundry.

This mode maximizes the game’s advanced ray tracing effects. It runs at 30 frames per second on 60Hz monitors and 40 frames per second on 120Hz monitors, though the frame rate can occasionally dip slightly on the faster displays.

This significantly enhances the visual quality of the base PlayStation 5’s graphics mode, adding better shadows and lighting effects. Because the game features a lot of detailed environments, you’ll especially notice the difference in how things like neon signs and billboards realistically light up their surroundings.

Ray tracing is used for reflections in the game, but they aren’t as detailed as those on powerful PCs. You won’t see incredibly realistic, shiny puddles, but reflections on windows and glossy surfaces still look good, even if they don’t quite match the quality of a high-end computer.

The game renders internally at 1440p and then uses a technology called PSSR2 to enhance it to native 4K. The image quality is generally good, though some experts believe the developers could have used an even lower internal resolution to allow for more detailed effects.

Ray Tracing mode offers similar visual quality, but with performance optimized to reach 60 frames per second. It still includes shadows and reflections, though some of the more demanding features found in the Ray Tracing Pro mode have been simplified to maintain that smoother frame rate.

Overall, performance is solid, but there are occasional slowdowns, which DF believes are probably due to the CPU being stretched.

If you really prioritize a high frame rate, you might prefer Performance mode. It disables ray tracing to achieve a significantly sharper image.

When playing on a 120Hz screen, this setting aims for 90 frames per second, providing excellent performance, especially with a VRR display. While the frame rate isn’t perfectly consistent and the game adjusts resolution automatically to maintain it, it’s a good choice if you prioritize smooth gameplay over detailed visual effects like reflections.

This details all the potential features of the PS5 Pro. However, it’s worth highlighting that the PlayStation System Software Reconstruction 2 (PSSR2) is receiving very positive feedback. This is underscored by the addition of a FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 option, which Digital Foundry suggests may have been added because the update was initially created for the original PSSR.

Longtime Sony system owners may remember the original PSSR wasn’t always reliable. That’s why experts think Sony added the FSR 2.1 toggle – to give users a way to adjust how it works.

With the release of PSSR2, there’s no need to use FSR 2.1 anymore. PSSR2 is a much better upscaling option and provides the best gaming experience.

For more detailed comparisons and videos, check out Digital Foundry’s website. We’ll share our own impressions as soon as we’ve had a chance to test the game ourselves.

Read More

2026-04-08 04:37