# *Resident Evil Requiem* Debuts PSSR 2.0 One may have watched [John Linneman's excellent *Resident Evil Requiem* review](https://youtu.be/I77_RuylLtk?si=4-zpa4pD6Tc7u0YB) yesterday and been flabbergasted by the gains the PS5 Pro had over all other consoles. Turns out that the secret sauce was the anticipated new version of PSSR. Mark Cerny broke the news on [the PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/27/upgraded-pssr-upscaler-is-coming-to-ps5-pro/). > "We’ve been hard at work on a new version of PSSR, which takes a very different approach to not only the neural network but also the overall algorithm. We are happy to share that [Resident Evil Requiem](https://www.playstation.com/games/resident-evil-requiem/) – shipping today – is the first title to use this more advanced PSSR, which is helping to keep both frame rate and image quality high." While the blog post doesn't give much, there is an answer to prayers ([[Big Three Predictions 2026#PlayStation 2026 Predictions|and predictions]]) near the bottom. > "There will also be a system software update at that time; selecting “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” in Settings on PS5 Pro will allow you to experience the new PSSR with any PS5 Pro games that currently support PSSR!" For a more detailed breakdown, you know [the DF crew has you covered](https://youtu.be/Mk5QtqsSj8Y?si=riT5PqrEjwO8cgfs). <div class=iframe-container> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Mk5QtqsSj8Y?si=riT5PqrEjwO8cgfs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> What stood out to me was how PSSR 2.0 sits in between FSR 4.0 and DLSS 4.5 in certain scenarios. When you remember that PSSR is being optimized for couch and console gaming, the trade-offs make more sense. To me, *Resident Evil Requiem* appears to be the first game that is a must play on PS5 Pro. If I didn't [[PS5 Pro Would Cost Me 866.67|have one already]], I'd do my darnedest to make it happen. I cannot wait to start it up tonight.