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- The PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077 enhances visuals and performance, with Performance mode reaching up to 90 frames per second on VRR displays.
- The update includes BVH8 (8-way bounding volume hierarchy) support for improved lighting, shadows, and reflections through ray tracing technology.
- Players can now choose from three graphics modes: Ray Tracing Pro, Performance Mode, and Ray Tracing Mode, offering a range of performance options.
- The update utilizes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to improve visual fidelity and bring the games graphics closer to those of high-end PC versions.
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CD Projekt Red has detailed the new features coming to Cyberpunk 2077, designed to leverage the power of the PS5 Pro. Launching on April 8, the update enhances 4K visuals and performance, while also upgrading ray tracing technology with BVH8 (8-way bounding volume hierarchy) support for more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. Players can now choose from three graphics modes to tailor their Cyberpunk 2077 experience. On VRR displays, Performance mode can reach up to 90 frames per second while maintaining high image quality. This update utilizes the PS5 Pro’s PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) to improve visual fidelity. By enhancing three distinct graphics modes, PSSR brings the game’s graphics closer to those of a high-end PC. Players who prioritize visual quality will see increased ray tracing for light and shadows. Art director Kuba Knapik emphasized the importance of lighting in Night City: “With this update, we’ve implemented BVH8 support to implement lighting, shadows, and reflections with ray tracing, further approximating our artistic vision for this world.” Knapik described how light reflects off surfaces, enhancing the immersive effect. The three modes available are: Ray Tracing Pro: Activates all ray tracing upgrades.
Cyberpunk 2077 Offers Immersive Performance Modes on PS5 Pro – Up to 90 FPS in Performance Mode, Ray Tracing at 60 FPS
Performance Mode: Prioritizes frame rate, achieving up to 90 fps on VRR displays. Ray Tracing Mode: Balances visuals and performance, targeting 60 fps with ray tracing enhancements. These modes provide a range of performance options: Up to 90 FPS in Performance mode on VRR displays. 60 FPS in Ray Tracing Mode. 40 FPS with full ray tracing on VRR screens (or 30 FPS on non-VRR screens) using PSSR. For players who value fluidity over ray tracing, Performance mode can now hit 90 frames per second on PS5 Pro with VRR. Cyberpunk 2077 is currently available in the PlayStation Plus catalog for Extra and Deluxe plan subscribers. These enhancements promise a more immersive experience in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
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| Official Name | Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition |
| Brief Summary | In 2077, following an economic collapse sometime during the early 21st century, the United States is forced to rely on large corporations to survive. These corporations deal in a wide range of areas, such as weapons, robotics, cybernetics, pharmaceuticals, communications and biotechnology, and many of these companies operate above the law. The world in between is where decadence, sex and pop culture mix with violent crime, extreme poverty and the unattainable promise of the American Dream. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw deeply embedded in the crime-ridden city of Night City, going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is an open-world RPG containing two powerful adventures: the base game of Cyberpunk 2077, taking place in the dark future of Night City, and Phantom Liberty, a spy-thriller story set in the walled-off district of Dogtown. Players take on the role of V, a cyber-enhanced mercenary, and embark on a fight for survival filled with story-defining decisions, action-packed gameplay, and unforgettable characters, including rockerboy Johnny Silverhand (played by Keanu Reeves) and FIA sleeper agent Solomon Reed (played by Idris Elba). This new release is the perfect way to experience every story of the dark future; it also contains the free Update 2.0, which overhauled many of the game’s systems, introducing dynamic skill trees, high-octane vehicle combat, and enhanced enemy and police AI — as well as adding new weapons, vehicles, and clothes. The release is bolstered with a set of previously released digital goodies available as part of the “My Rewards” program, available to all who register. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
| Released | September 26, 2023 |
| Genre | Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 19+ |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Korean |
| Genre | CD Projekt RED |
| Genre | CD Projekt RED |
| Ratings | 92/100 (102 reviews) |
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- Cyberpunk 2077 gets massive PS5 Pro upgrade with 4K and enhanced ray tracingCyberpunk 2077 gets massive PS5 Pro upgrade with 4K and enhanced ray tracingtbreak.com
- Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements detailedCyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements detailedblog.playstation.com
- Cyberpunk 2077 is about to get a big graphical boost on PS5 ProCyberpunk 2077 is about to get a big graphical boost on PS5 Propolygon.com
- Advanced Ray Tracing and Lighting ImprovementsAdvanced Ray Tracing and Lighting Improvementsfextralife.com