The "Obelisk" update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II introduces a new Operations mode map, a Chaos enemy called Tzaangor Enlightened, and PlayStation 5 Pro support, enhancing gameplay with improved resolution and frame rates. Season Pass holders receive exclusive Dark Angels Chapter Pack cosmetics, while PC players benefit from AMD's FSR 3 and Nvidia's DLSS3 frame generation. Additionally, players can earn unique cosmetics through Twitch Drops by watching streams of the game.
CD Projekt Red has announced a surprise update for Cyberpunk 2077, despite previously stating that major updates were concluded. The details of Update 2.2 will be revealed in a live stream on December 10, but it will not include PlayStation 5 Pro support or a new game plus mode, which are highly requested features. This update comes as a surprise since the development team had reportedly moved on to other projects, including a sequel codenamed Project Orion.
The PlayStation 5 Pro offers significantly improved performance over the base model while maintaining similar power consumption, as demonstrated in tests by Digital Foundry. This efficiency is attributed to likely advancements in the console's SoC production, possibly using a 4nm process. Despite its higher price, the PS5 Pro enhances gaming experiences with better image quality and performance, supporting impressive 8K modes in games like No Man's Sky.
The PlayStation 5 Pro's modest 10% CPU upgrade is its primary limitation, affecting performance in CPU-bound games like Baldur's Gate 3, which still struggle to maintain a steady 60 FPS. While the console offers some improvements over the base model, its Zen2 CPU lags behind current mainstream CPUs. Additionally, the PS5 Pro shares limitations with the base model in 4K, 120Hz output due to the HDMI controller. The PS4 Image Enhancement feature offers some visual improvements for older games but can impact performance and cause glitches.
A recent leak suggests that the PlayStation 5 Pro will feature AI upscaling, as indicated by a slide from the Marvel's Wolverine game developed by Insomniac Games. The slide lists advanced technical features, including AI-powered upscaling and performance ray tracing at 60 fps. This implies that the PlayStation 5 Pro will have dedicated hardware for AI upscaling, as the current PS5 lacks this capability. The leak aligns with previous rumors about the console's hardware, including a Zen 2 CPU. Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro yet.
