Sony Unveils Over 50 Enhanced Games for PS5 Pro Launch, Enhanced Upscaling for PS4 Games Discovered

Highlights

• Sony PS5 Pro launches on November 7 with over 50 enhanced games.
• Hardware improvements include faster memory, Wi-Fi 7 support, 2TB SSD and additional RAM for OS.
• Enhanced upscaling for PS4 games improves visuals.

The highly-anticipated Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is all set to hit stores on November 7. Before the launch, Sony has just announced that more than 50 games will have enhanced versions ready at launch.

The $700 (approx INR 58,881) upgrade includes popular titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök, as well as newer releases like NBA 2K25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

The enhanced games are set to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s advanced ray tracing, higher frame rates and Sony’s own PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling tech.

However, some anticipated games are noticeably missing.

Gran Turismo 7 isn’t on the list yet despite having an announced enhanced version. It is reportedly due to development time.

Final Fantasy XVI struggling with frame rate issues on the PS5 is also absent, along with Returnal and Elden Ring.

The enhanced versions most likely will come later depending on how well the PS5 Pro sells.

Apart from the visual upgrades for games, the PS5 Pro brings some solid hardware improvements too.

It has faster memory, support for Wi-Fi 7 and comes with a spacious 2TB SSD. An unboxing video by Digital Foundry revealed an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM for the OS and user-accessible battery bay.

Enhanced Upscaling for PS4 Games Included in PS5 Pro

Just ahead of the launch, we are getting to know multiple new information about the specs and features of PS5 Pro.

In a recent review, a setting called “Enhance Image Quality for PS4 Games” was discovered in its screen settings, which players can toggle on or off for better visuals in PS4 titles.

Twisted Voxel tried it with Bloodborne and saw a noticeable sharpness improvement when the  “Enhance Image Quality for PS4 Games” option was turned on.

Sony does recommend switching it off if any unexpected behaviour shows up during gameplay.

The hardware improvements compared to the previous PS5 model include an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM dedicated to the operating system and non-gaming apps.

With a full 16GB of GDDR6 RAM free for gaming, games get to use the entire memory capacity, which boosts performance and graphics.

Learn about the enhanced PS5 Pro features coming to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 from the devs at Insomniac Games, including upgraded reflections. pic.twitter.com/kWbg5Sk5ft

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Sony’s PSSR upscaling technology has mostly got positive reviews. Digital Foundry revealed that the AI-based upscaling helps in getting sharper visuals than AMD’s FSR. However, it not matching the standards of NVIDIA’s DLSS.

In any case, PSSR turns game visuals a lot smoother and real, which helps in getting an overall experience for new and old game titles on the console.

One problem highlighted by reviews is how PS5 Slim cover plates don’t fit the new PS5 Pro model.

There are no custom-coloured PS5 Pro plates available as of now. However, Sony is expected to release some in the near future letting gamers personalise the consoles.

PS5 Pro vs PS – Key Differences

Processor

• PS5 Pro: Upgraded CPU for smoother gameplay and faster load times.
• PS5: Standard CPU performance.

Graphics Card

• PS5 Pro: Significantly enhanced GPU, delivering higher resolutions, improved frame rates, and more realistic visuals.
• PS5: Standard GPU performance.

Storage

• PS5 Pro: Comes with a 2TB SSD, offering more space for games and apps.
• PS5: Equipped with an 825GB SSD.

Connectivity

• PS5 Pro: Supports Wi-Fi 7 for faster and more stable online gaming.
• PS5: Wi-Fi 6 support.

Ray Tracing

• PS5 Pro: Advanced ray tracing for more realistic lighting and reflections.
• PS5: Standard ray tracing capabilities.

With the PS5 Pro’s November 7 launch, Sony is clearly focused on offering improved gaming experiences for fans. The console’s enhancements, along with the big lineup of upgraded games and new upscaling options for older titles, underscore Sony’s commitment to high-quality gaming.

However, even with all the upgrades and enhanced games, the $700 (approx INR 58,881) price tag might still be expensive for many potential customers.

The full list includes:

• Alan Wake 2
• Albatroz
• Apex Legends
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• EA Sports College Football 25
• Dead Island 2
• Demon’s Souls
• Diablo IV
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition
• EA Sports FC 25
• Enlisted
• F1 24
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Fortnite
• God of War Ragnarök
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
• Kayak VR: Mirage
• Lies of P
• Lords of the Fallen (2023)
• Madden NFL 25
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Naraka: Bladepoint
• NBA 2K25
• No Man’s Sky
• Palworld
• Paladin’s Passage
• Planet Coaster 2
• Professional Spirits Baseball 2024-2025
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil 4
• Resident Evil Village
• Rise of the Ronin
• Rogue Flight
• Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
• Star Wars: Outlaws
• Stellar Blade
• Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
• The Callisto Protocol
• The Crew Motorfest
• The Finals
• The First Descendant
• The Last of Us Part I
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered
• Until Dawn
• War Thunder
• Warframe
• World of Warships: Legends

FAQs

Q1. When will the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro be available?

Answer. The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is set to hit stores on November 7.

Q2. What are some key features of the PS5 Pro?

Answer. The PS5 Pro features advanced ray tracing, higher frame rates, faster memory, Wi-Fi 7 support, a 2TB SSD and enhanced upscaling for PS4 games.

Q3. Which popular games will have enhanced versions ready at the PS5 Pro launch?

Answer. Enhanced versions include Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, NBA 2K25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Q4. What additional hardware improvements does the PS5 Pro have over the previous model?

Answer. It has an upgraded CPU, significantly enhanced GPU, additional DDR5 RAM for the OS, and faster Wi-Fi 7 support compared to the previous PS5 model.

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