The PS5 Pro games list has now been revealed by Sony – at least in part. In a recent technical presentation, PlayStation 5 Pro was revealed, alongside some glimpses of PS5 Pro-boosted games. Since then, the list of confirmed PS5 Pro games has grown.
As Sony revealed the PS5 Pro, it was made clear that plenty of currently available PS5 games will receive updates to coincide with the launch of the PS5 Pro on November 7, 2024. Judging by the PS5 Pro specs, it’s likely that games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will look and feel better than ever, thanks to AI-driven upscaling and improved raytracing. Recently, studios have been announcing how they’ll be using the extra power of the PS5 Pro to boost their games, with Alan Wake 2 having now been shown off by Remedy.
Before you place a PS5 Pre-order, however, you’ll want to know what games are set to receive upgrades, which is where we come in. In this article, we’ll cover every PS5 Pro game confirmed so far, including a look at what’s set to change in each title. As more games are unveiled, we’ll be sure to update this list.
PS5 Pro games list – confirmed PS5 Pro-enhanced titles
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla)
Sony has confirmed a small list of PS5 Pro games that’ll receive boosts thanks to the upcoming console’s new and improved specs. This list doesn’t include every game that’s set to benefit from the new hardware, though for now, it’s all we have set in stone.
Alan Wake 2 – Performance Mode now offers 4K at the same fidelity as the base PS5’s Quality Mode. The PS5 Pro Quality Mode however, will target raytracing. As confirmed in this blog post.Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – will exhibit an enhanced ray-traced global illumination technology. Improved fidelity thanks to expanded GPU capabilities, and leveraging of PSSR. As per the PS Blog.Demon’s Souls – no details revealed yetDragon’s Dogma 2 – will benefit from the power of the PS5 Pro, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and new ray tracing technology, allowing improved framerates.Dragon Age: The Veilguard – The game’s Fidelity and Performance modes will both see improvements on the hardware, including improved resolution in 30FPS Fidelity and 60FPS Performance modes.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – The new Enhanced Mode* developed especially for PS5 Pro combines the characteristics of the existing Performance Mode and Graphics Mode to offer players a new visual experience.F1 24 – F1 24 is upgrading its Quality mode to add new ray tracing effects that shined particularly on rain-soaked courses and made the tracks feel more realistic and immersive. As per the PS Blog.Gran Turismo 7 – now able to support ray tracing during races, which was previously impossible. This allows not only for car surfaces to show full reflections of other cars, but also for a car to reflect its own parts, greatly enhancing realism and immersion throughout the whole game.Hogwarts Legacy – Players will be able to experience crisper, richer, higher resolution graphics, leveraging PSSR on all visual modes.Horizon Forbidden West – you can now enjoy a visual quality that matches or surpasses the Quality mode on the regular PlayStation 5, but now at 60 FPS – double the framerate.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Spider-Man 2 will find a new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – PSSR technology allows for the trees and the lush vegetation of the game’s iconic jungle terrain to become more vivid, and enhances the sense of realism of infiltrating through a natural environmentRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.Resident Evil 4 Remake – the game runs at a higher framerate, making the dynamic action even more intense. Resident Evil 4 also uses the power of PS5 Pro for ultra-high-resolution technology, painting vividly realistic imagery brimming with detailed environments and more natural and beautiful visual effects than ever before.Resident Evil Village – added 120fps gameplay to provide the best possible user experience on PS5 Pro.Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – In Quality Mode, the game offers its highest-ever console resolution at 2160p. At the same time, Performance Mode continues to deliver a solid 60 fps—but now with higher resolutions and the added visual depth of ray tracing for reflections and ambient occlusion.Stellar Blade – 4K resolution at 50fps or more, with smoother gameplay, and you’ll notice an improvement in grain and detail in the game in PSSR upscale mode. Plus, the HFR (high framerate) option is supported, allowing you to enjoy a fluid gaming experience at 80 fps (120hz display support required).The Crew Motorfest – more objects on-screen – decals, vegetation, crowds – all running at 60fps.The First Descendant – expanding the ray tracing feature by leveraging PS5 Pro’s superior GPU performance and enhanced ray tracing architecture.The Last of Us Part I – new PS5 Pro-specific enhanced rendering mode that takes advantage of improved graphics processing, rendering 1440p, then upscaling to 4K via PSSR super resolution. This mode maintains the 60 fps target, offering an ideal balance of framerate and resolution.The Last of Us Part II Remastered – new PS5 Pro-specific enhanced rendering mode that takes advantage of improved graphics processing, rendering 1440p, then upscaling to 4K via PSSR super resolution. This mode maintains the 60 fps target, offering an ideal balance of framerate and resolution.Lies of P – “Quality Mode benefits from more than a 30 percent increase in FPS, delivering smoother, more fluid gameplay. Additionally, Performance Mode now supports full native 4K resolution, allowing players to enjoy stunning visuals without sacrificing responsiveness,” – Lies of P director Jiwon Choi in an interview with Eurogamer.Lords of the Fallen – the PS5 Pro enhanced version of the action role-playing game (RPG) will allow players to experience a “40% increase in pixel density over the base PlayStation 5 console, resulting in a sharper image and finer details. Read the full details here.
As we reported recently, the ‘PS5 Pro enhanced’ label has started to appear on the store, next to a bunch of games. By the looks of things, games like No Man’s Sky, Star Wars Outlaws and Fortnite will be receiving an update.
The games above will receive dedicated PS5 Pro versions, and will even be labeled separately to indicate as such. There will be a whole host of PS4 and PS5 games that’ll benefit from what Sony is calling PS5 Pro Game Boost (as per the PS Blog):
“With the PS5 Pro version of the Game Boost feature, you can enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4 and PS5 console’s greatest games.”
This is said to apply to at least 8,500 PS4 and PS5 titles, so there are plenty of changes and upgrades on the way to the games you already own if you do choose to pick up a PS5 Pro. In addition, PS5 Pro will significantly enhance PSVR 2 games according to Mark Cerny.
PS5 Pro enhanced games – what’s the difference?
As part of the recent PS5 Pro technical presentation, we saw a few games running on the new hardware. Each game will benefit from the new specs in different ways, but they’ll all be pulling from the improvements below:
Upgraded GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory; resulting in 45% faster renderingAdvanced ray-tracingAI-driven upscaling known as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)2TB SSDPS5 Pro Game BoostOptional disc-driveVRR and 8K gaming support
(Image credit: PlayStation)
In the aforementioned presentation, The Last of Us Part 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 were both shown running on PS5 Pro. Both titles aim to achieve ‘Fidelity mode-like visuals, at 60 frames per second (FPS).’ When compared side by side with the base PS5, the PS5 Pro versions ran much more smoothly while retaining comparable visuals. The jump in some cases is from 30 FPS to 60 FPS, with only a small drop in graphical detail.
The larger GPU at the PS5 Pro’s core looks to have particularly stunning effects on Horizon Forbidden West, which sees boosts to lighting, as well as hair and skin textures. Raytracing improvements will be most felt in games like Gran Turismo 7, which will now support reflections between cars, while still maintaining the 60FPS maintained across all modes.
From what we’ve seen of PS5 Pro games so far, it’s clear that each game will make use of the new features in unique ways. The “Big Three” specs of the larger GPU, AI-driven upscaling, and improved raytracing, will be employed depending on the game’s scope and current design. Expect games to have increased smoothness and visual detail across the board, however, especially in first-party offerings.
PS5 Pro games: FAQs
Will new games be PS5 Pro-enhanced?
While we’ll have to wait and see what upcoming PS5 games like Death Stranding 2 do with the new PS5 Pro technology, it’s highly likely that first-party games will offer some form of PS5 Pro version. This was how things worked with the PS4 Pro, so expect there to be boosts to upcoming games like Marvel’s Wolverine, and Ghost of Tsushima 2. In terms of third-party, PS5 Pro enhancements will come on a case by case basis. Some games will lean into the PS5 Pro’s features, even offering separate PS5 Pro-labelled versions, while others may focus on a more general PS5 offering.
How much does the PS5 Pro cost?
The PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024, and will retail for $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,999.95. This is a significant step up from the base console, especially when you consider that you won’t get a disc drive or a vertical stand with it.
What games are the TechRadar Gaming looking forward to on PS5 Pro?
While it’ll be interesting to land up our current PS5 library and see what’s been improved on PS5 Pro launch day, we’re particularly looking forward to seeing how Alan Wake 2 looks on the new console. The atmospheric horror effects, as well as the particularly unique art-direction of the game will no doubt benefit hugely from the new hardware. Similarly, Horizon Forbidden West is sure to be a real powerhouse in visual detail.
You Might Also Like…
Upgrade your audio with one of the best PS5 headsetsBoost your storage with a top SSD for PS5PS6: when can we expect the PlayStation 6 and what do we want to see?
