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Sony PS5 AI Upscaler Could Narrow GTA 6 Visual Gap With PS5 Pro

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Sony's new QSSR AI upscaler could narrow the visual gap between base PS5 and PS5 Pro in Grand Theft Auto VI, though frame rate boosts are unlikely.

Sony PS5 AI Upscaler Could Narrow GTA 6 Visual Gap With PS5 Pro
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Sony introduced Quick Spectral Super Resolution, a new AI upscaler designed for the base PS5. This technology aims to improve image sharpness in supported games. For players waiting for Grand Theft Auto VI, this shift matters because it could narrow the visual gap between the standard console and the more powerful PS5 Pro.

AI upscaler may improve image sharpness on standard console

Rockstar Games has not confirmed whether the base PS5 version of GTA VI will include QSSR support. The implementation may require a post-launch patch rather than being present at release. Digital Foundry analysis suggests the upscaler could enhance detail and reduce shimmering in the game. However, the studio has not verified this integration in current builds.

The technical analysis indicates that QSSR is unlikely to boost frame rates on the base PS5 hardware. Unlike the PS5 Pro, the standard console GPU lacks the headroom to leverage the upscaler for performance gains. Earlier GTA VI trailers showed no evidence of modern temporal upscaling technologies like . This suggests the base PS5 version will rely on native rendering for stability.

We have been tracking Grand Theft Auto VI closely and covered the Sony reinstates PS5 Pro lottery in Japan. That earlier report highlighted Sony's efforts to manage console supply and block resellers. The focus now shifts to how Rockstar handles visual fidelity on the older hardware. QSSR remains a potential tool for Sony to extend the life of the base PS5.

Digital Foundry notes that it is unclear whether Rockstar intends to implement QSSR in the final PS5 release. The outcome depends entirely on the developer's choices during the final optimization phase. Players should expect a visual experience similar to current builds unless a patch changes that. The technology exists, but its presence in GTA VI is not yet guaranteed.

Source: NotebookCheck

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