PS5 Pro Owners Say Some Games Look Worse After Upgrades

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of console launches and their accompanying issues. The PlayStation 5 Pro, while undeniably sleek and powerful, is unfortunately reminding me of some of those early days – when the promise of new technology didn’t always translate to a better gaming experience on day one.


Despite its early-month debut at a $700 price point, the PlayStation 5 Pro hasn’t been delivering as expected for every game enhanced for the PS5 Pro. Gamers have been expressing disappointment as titles such as Silent Hill 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 appear to display worse graphics on the PS5 Pro, owing to several visual glitches.

As an ardent gaming enthusiast, I’ve been vocal about my observations online. I’ve shared videos and snapshots of the supposed PS5 Pro enhancements, which, quite frankly, appear to be regressions rather than progressions for the games in question.

It appears that certain games, such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, aren’t fully leveraging the capabilities of the PS5 Pro, suggesting that new technology doesn’t guarantee improved visuals for every game. Is anyone else encountering this issue with their graphics while playing on a PS5 Pro? #PS5Pro #StarWarsJedi #GamingTech

— Gamer Gone 🎮 (@gamergdotone) November 18, 2024

In Final Fantasy VII Remake, there’s a similar issue arising, albeit on a smaller scale. The PHS system (which is analogous to the original game’s PHS/Materia system) seems to have some troubles with the lighting, much like in the original game.

— Agolice 76 (@Agolice7) November 18, 2024

The PlayStation 5 Pro hasn’t hit its two-week mark yet, but at launch, more than 50 games had updates ready for the PS5 Pro. However, it appears that not all of these patches were fully prepared for release on day one, suggesting additional work may be necessary immediately. Meanwhile, another concern has arisen among players. Some PS5 Pro-compatible games like Star Wars Outlaws no longer offer the option to play in standard PlayStation 5 mode. This predicament leaves PS5 Pro users with only the patched version, which comes with bugs, and without the ability to enjoy the games as they were initially released.

At the moment, Sony hasn’t responded to the ongoing concerns about PlayStation 5 Pro-optimized games. Given that the PS5 Pro is marketed towards “hardcore gamers,” it’s a bit disappointing that these issues persist, especially since many PS5 Pro consoles are already available for purchase. This situation doesn’t seem to be highlighting Sony’s premium console experience in the best way possible.

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2024-11-19 16:39