Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way since its initial launch in 2020. Since then, CD Projekt Red's dystopian RPG has become a visual powerhouse with an engaging story set against the backdrop of Night City. With the addition of his Phantom LIbery DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 has proven to be a worthy title in the genre, but the chances of it getting a PS5 Pro upgrade may be slim, according to the developers.
CD Projekt Red to the fan's address on X confirmed via Cyberpunk 2077The official account stated that there are currently no plans to upgrade the PS5 Pro. With the newly released PS5 Pro providing gamers with more powerful hardware, there is no upcoming patch Cyberpunk 2077 may ultimately be a misstep on CD Projekt Red's part. Many titles jumped at the chance to show off what Sony's improved console is capable of Cyberpunk 2077 it would be the perfect game to showcase the various specs of the PS5 Pro.
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An engaging game begging for improvement
From Cyberpunk 2077 managed to rise from the ashes of its notorious rock start, the game's visuals became one of its defining features. The sprawling metropolis of Night City is a beating heart Cyberpunk 2077and every corner is filled with fantastic visual elements, thanks to which every street immerses the player even deeper into the game world. Playing the game on as powerful hardware as possible really makes the look of the game really pop, which would make one think that a PS5 Pro upgrade is a given. In confirming that no such patch exists, CD Projekt Red gave no reasons for the studio's decision to forgo the upgrade, keeping the response short and to the point.
While the PS5 Pro has improved many games, other titles such as
Black Ops 6
and
Alan Wake 2
they have problems on the new console.
We're taking the visuals of Cyberpunk 2077 to a new level
Even earlier Cyberpunk 2077 received update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty DLC, the game's huge selling point was how impressive it looked. For CD Projekt Red to make such a focus of their marketing, it's shocking that the developers don't want to upgrade these features even more. Although not every game has stuck the landing with its PS5 Pro version, like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Cyberpunk 2077 seems to be one of the most obvious choices to represent the power of the console. While it is shocking to miss such a clear opportunity, hopefully there may be a good reason for this omission.
PS5 Pro features that could improve Cyberpunk 2077
- PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)
- Support for 60Hz and 120Hz displays
- Advanced ray tracing
- 4K and 8K resolution support
CD Projekt Red is busy developing two major titles
Highly anticipated follow-up
While the news of no plans for a PS5 Pro patch is disappointing to some, there is at least a bright side in knowing that CD Projekt Red is currently working on two highly anticipated projects. The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077continued with code designation Project Orionthey are both in development, which undoubtedly takes up a lot of the studio's time. A PS5 Pro version just might not be a top priority for CD Projekt Red, and that would be understandable. Two big sequels on the horizon would clearly be a higher priority than improvements.
PSSR PS5 Pro uses AI to improve game graphics.
Although not much is known about it Project Orionit's likely that CD Projekt Red wants to be as diligent as possible with its production to sidestep the controversy surrounding its predecessor's launch status. Yes, no PS5 Pro upgrade seems like a bad choice right now, but hopefully this means that CD Projekt Red is making wiser decisions to ensure the success of its upcoming projects.