Sony PS5 Pro: Here Are All the Games Getting Enhanced for the New Console

Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, offering a significant hardware upgrade that promises to enhance the gaming experience for many titles in its library.

Similar to the PS4 Pro, the new console brings higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, and improved visual effects, ensuring players no longer have to choose between fidelity and performance modes.

What's New with the PS5 Pro?

The PS5 Pro aims to blend high-quality graphics with seamless gameplay by integrating enhanced GPU performance, advanced ray-tracing, and AI-powered upscaling. The console's goal is to eliminate the trade-offs between graphical fidelity and frame rates, allowing players to experience both simultaneously in many of their favorite titles.

This new balance promises smoother gameplay at 60 frames per second (fps) without compromising on visual details, making the PS5 Pro a significant leap from its predecessor.

In terms of compatibility, Sony has already confirmed a range of games that will receive PS5 Pro-enhanced updates. Below is a detailed look at these titles, as well as the specific upgrades they are expected to receive on the new console.

PS5 Pro Enhanced Games

Hogwarts Legacy

In Hogwarts Legacy, the PS5 Pro will enhance ray-tracing, leading to more realistic reflections, shadows, and lighting effects. Walking through the Hogwarts castle and flying over the Great Lake will feel more immersive, with more detailed reflective surfaces and dynamic lighting that responds to the environment.

Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2 struggled with performance issues at launch, but the PS5 Pro aims to stabilize the game at 60fps, potentially at 4K resolution. This upgrade will make the game's large-scale battles and detailed environments much smoother and more immersive, allowing players to enjoy the fantasy world in all its glory.

Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 already features realistic graphics and smooth performance, but the PS5 Pro will push the game even further. The focus is on ray-tracing improvements, particularly in reflections on car surfaces during races. The game will maintain 60fps while delivering a more polished and visually detailed experience.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 already pushes the limits of PS5 hardware, but with the PS5 Pro, it promises to deliver both high-resolution graphics and performance at 60fps. The new hardware will allow players to experience New York City and Spider-Man's detailed animations without any compromise between fidelity and frame rates.

Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 was already one of the best-looking games on the PS5, thanks to Remedy's Northlight engine. The PS5 Pro aims to elevate the game's atmospheric lighting effects, especially in dark, eerie locations inspired by New York City. Players can expect deeper immersion through enhanced ray-tracing and higher frame rates, making the game feel smoother and more visually impressive.

The Crew Motorfest

While Ubisoft hasn't provided specific details on The Crew Motorfest's PS5 Pro enhancements, early footage suggests improvements in reflections and car surface details, similar to those in Gran Turismo 7. Players can expect smoother racing at 60fps, paired with high-quality visual effects.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

One of the early PS5 technical showpieces, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart benefits greatly from the PS5 Pro's enhanced hardware. The game will now offer greater graphical detail and maintain smooth frame rates, especially during intense action sequences where performance typically suffers.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed: Shadows is optimized for the PS5 Pro with the upgraded Anvil engine. Players will experience a sprawling open world at 4K resolution and 60fps. The PS5 Pro promises to retain detailed environmental elements like cherry blossoms and atmospheric effects, ensuring smooth combat without sacrificing visual quality.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered

During Sony's presentation, The Last of Us Part II Remastered was shown running at a smooth 60fps on the PS5 Pro. This remastered version features sharper visuals and smoother animations, making the game's intense environments and emotional moments even more impactful. The comparison to the original PS5 version highlighted the noticeable improvements in detail and performance.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Known for its stunning graphics, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is currently limited by its 30fps fidelity mode. The PS5 Pro is set to enhance both the visuals and performance, unlocking the game's full potential. With smoother frame rates and sharper graphics, players will be able to experience its world and characters at their best.

The First Descendant

Nexon's free-to-play MMORPG The First Descendant is set to receive both graphical and performance upgrades on the PS5 Pro. While specific improvements are yet to be detailed, the game is expected to benefit from the PS5 Pro's ability to bridge the gap between high visual fidelity and consistent frame rates.

Demon's Souls

Although Demon's Souls was a PS5 launch title, its visuals remain top-tier. On the PS5 Pro, players can expect the game to combine its Cinematic mode's 4K resolution with Performance mode's 60fps, allowing for an experience that merges high-end graphics with responsive, fluid gameplay. This enhancement is particularly important for the fast-paced combat typical of the Souls series.

Horizon Forbidden West

Guerilla Games' Horizon Forbidden West will see significant graphical improvements on the PS5 Pro. Expect better lighting, more detailed skin and hair textures in character models, and a smoother balance between performance and fidelity modes. These upgrades will make the game's open world feel more lifelike and visually stunning.

Game Boost for Older Titles

One of the most anticipated features of the PS5 Pro is its Game Boost mode, which retroactively enhances older games. This mode applies to over 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games, improving their resolution and image quality through Sony's advanced upscaling technology, called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. PS VR2 games will also benefit from the increased processing power, allowing for a more immersive experience in virtual reality.

PS5 Pro Pricing and Availability

Sony has officially confirmed that the PS5 Pro will launch at a retail price of $700. The console will first be available in the United States on November 7, 2024, with international markets to follow shortly after.