Oliver and Alex discuss the recent PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting its notable enhancements across three modes.
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Ray Tracing Pro Mode: This is the most advanced visual setting, providing a near-PC-quality experience with a target of 30fps at 60Hz and 40fps at 120Hz. It features improved sun shadows, RT ambient occlusion, and more realistic lighting, creating a visually stunning urban landscape. However, compromises include limited RT reflections primarily on car surfaces.
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Standard 60fps RT Mode: This mode aims for a consistent 60fps, achieving a balance between performance and visual quality with a lower-level RT feature set, making it suitable for high frame rates but resulting in some pop-in issues.
- Non-RT Performance Mode: This option allows for framerates exceeding 60fps with VRR. While lacking RT features, it provides a higher internal resolution and benefits from dynamic resolution scaling for a cleaner 4K output.
The upgrade is deemed a significant improvement over the standard PS5 version, showcasing CD Projekt RED’s commitment to enhancing older titles. Despite some limitations, the visual and performance updates make it a solid reason for both existing and new players to engage with the game on the PS5 Pro.
