PS5 AI Upscaling (QSSR): Which Base PS5 Games Get It

What is PS5 AI upscaling on the base PS5?

It is QSSR, short for Quick Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-guided upscaler that Sony announced for the standard PS5 on 1 October 2026 ^[2].

Upscaling means a game draws each frame at a lower resolution and then rebuilds it to a higher one, for example close to 4K, so the console can keep a smooth frame rate. Sony says PSSR analyzes game images pixel by pixel and upscales them with more detail and stability than conventional approaches ^[2].

Sony describes QSSR as "a new performance tier of AI upscaling" and "this quick new evolution of PSSR," built on a streamlined neural network and a hand-tuned implementation for the PS5 ^[2]. It came out of Project Amethyst, Sony's AI graphics collaboration with AMD ^[1][2].

Sony says QSSR can deliver sharper details, cleaner edges and more stable images than traditional upscalers ^[1]. Digital Foundry, which tested the first games, said QSSR delivered better image quality and temporal stability than earlier techniques such as FSR or TSR ^[5].

Is it called PSSR or QSSR?

On the base PS5 it is QSSR; PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) is the name of the upscaler on PS5 Pro ^[1][2].

The two names are easy to mix up. The PlayStation Blog is clear: the base console gets Quick Spectral Super Resolution, which is built on the same foundation as PSSR and shares its interface ^[1].

The two differ in power. Digital Foundry explained that PSSR runs on about 300 TOPS of dedicated AI hardware in the PS5 Pro, which the base PS5 lacks, so QSSR uses a slimmer network that trades some accuracy for speed ^[6]. Sony itself says that "PSSR remains the gold standard on PS5 Pro" ^[2].

In short: same family, two tiers. If you own a PS5 Pro, a game's PSSR mode is still the higher-quality option where it exists.

Which games support QSSR on PS5?

As of 13 November 2026, three games have QSSR live on the base PS5, and Sony has named five more that are on the way ^[1][2][3].

Live now:

• Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games): added with update 1.002 on 1 October 2026, on by default, according to the patch notes reported by MP1st ^[4].
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions): added on 1 October 2026 with update 2.005, the same day as the Complete Edition ^[2][7].
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games): added with update 1.006 (01.006.000) on 13 November 2026 ^[1][3].

Announced, not yet live:

• Control Resonant (Remedy Entertainment): in an update "coming in December" ^[1].
• ARC Raiders and The Finals (Embark Studios): "coming soon" ^[1].
• No Man's Sky (Hello Games): "in the next few weeks" ^[1].
• Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (Expression Games): in "an upcoming update" ^[1].

Sony said updates would roll out "over the coming weeks" and that it expects more games in the coming months ^[1]. No exact dates were given except December for Control Resonant.

How do I turn on AI upscaling on my PS5?

Update the game: QSSR arrives as part of each game's patch, and in the games so far it is applied automatically or offered in the game's own graphics menu ^[1][2][4].

1. Install the latest game update. On the PS5, highlight the game, press the Options button and choose Check for Update; launching a game also installs the newest version available ^[9]. Spider-Man 2 needs version 1.006.000 ^[3]; Wolverine needs 1.002 ^[4]; Ghost of Yōtei needs 2.005 ^[7].
2. Check the game's graphics settings. Wolverine's patch notes say QSSR is on by default on PS5 ^[4]. Insomniac says Spider-Man 2 now uses QSSR in both Fidelity and Performance modes ^[1][3]. Sony described QSSR in Ghost of Yōtei as an additional graphics option, while MP1st reported that update 2.005 turns it on by default ^[2][7], so look in that game's display or graphics menu.

The sources describe no console-wide switch: Sony presents QSSR as an option in patched games ^[2], and The Sixth Axis wrote that it "will require a patch" from developers ^[8]. Sony's two blog posts do not name a required system software version ^[1][2].

If you do not see a difference, compare in motion: Sony and the developers talk about gains in image detail and image stability ^[1][2][3].

How does QSSR compare with PSSR on PS5 Pro?

QSSR is the faster, lighter tier; PSSR on PS5 Pro is the higher-quality tier, according to Sony ^[2].

The table below sets out what Sony and Digital Foundry have said about each. QSSR uses a streamlined network to fit the base PS5's limited acceleration, while PSSR runs on dedicated hardware in the Pro ^[2][6].

For developers, the shared interface matters. Digital Foundry said any game with PSSR support can add QSSR "very easily, almost as a drop-in replacement" with some settings tweaks, while games without PSSR need slightly more work ^[6]. Sony made the same point: because QSSR shares its interface with PSSR, it is a natural fit for games that already support PSSR ^[1].

Digital Foundry also noted a trade-off: in some games QSSR may need a slightly lower base resolution, as sometimes happens with PSSR ^[5]. That means the gain is in stability and detail reconstruction, not a free jump in resolution.

Will more PS5 games get QSSR?

Very likely, but only where developers add it: Sony says QSSR is offered to all PlayStation developers ^[2].

Sony's October post said QSSR "will be offered broadly to all PlayStation developers" ^[2]. The November post said developers are "just getting started" ^[1].

Games most likely to get it early are those that already support PSSR on PS5 Pro, because adding QSSR is close to a drop-in change for them ^[6]. Older games may not be updated at all; that is each studio's choice.

Treat any list of "games getting QSSR" that is not from Sony or the developer as unconfirmed.

For other PlayStation hardware news, see the Pouyam guide PlayStation 6 Release Date: What Sony Has Said, What Is Rumour and Why It Is Undecided.

Does QSSR cost anything or affect performance?

QSSR arrives through game updates, none of the sources mention an extra charge, and its performance cost depends on the game ^[1][2][3][5].

The Spider-Man 2 update is a normal game patch; MP1st reported that it made no gameplay changes ^[3]. Wolverine's update 1.002 bundled QSSR with bug and accessibility fixes ^[4].

AI upscaling is not free in processing time. Digital Foundry noted that some games may run QSSR from a slightly lower internal resolution to keep frame rates up ^[5]. Developers choose the balance per mode, which is why Insomniac highlights both Fidelity and Performance modes for Spider-Man 2 ^[1].

Patches also take storage space. If your console is nearly full, the Pouyam guide How Much Storage Do Games Need in 2026? PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC explains how to plan space.

What happens next for PS5 AI upscaling?

The next confirmed step is Control Resonant's December update, with four other games promised within weeks ^[1].

What to watch, as of 13 November 2026:

• Patch notes for ARC Raiders, The Finals, No Man's Sky and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam ^[1].
• Whether more Sony first-party games add QSSR; MP1st said it expects more first-party updates in the coming weeks and months ^[7].
• Independent image-quality tests from outlets such as Digital Foundry on each new game ^[5].

Sony framed QSSR as proof that the PS5 is "still getting better" six years after launch ^[1]. For players, the practical rule is simple: keep games updated and check each patch note for QSSR.