Cyberpunk 2077 Gets PS5 Pro Support Tomorrow

CD Projekt RED will release a free update for Cyberpunk 2077 on April 8, 2026, specifically designed to leverage the hardware capabilities of the PlayStation 5 Pro. The update introduces significant visual and performance enhancements, including AI-driven upscaling and advanced ray tracing, to optimize the rendering of Night City on the professional-grade console.

A primary feature of the update is the integration of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). According to reporting from Wccftech, the update includes PSSR 2.0 support. This technology utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to upscale the image by processing pixels individually, which aims to provide higher clarity and detail for in-game assets such as vehicles and character models.

Advanced Ray Tracing and BVH8 Implementation

The update significantly upgrades the game’s lighting system through the implementation of BVH8, or 8-way Bounding Volume Hierarchy. This technical enhancement is used to manage ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections more efficiently.

By using BVH8, the developer aims to bring the game’s visual output closer to the original artistic vision for the world’s lighting. This specifically affects how the environment reacts as the in-game time shifts from day to dusk and how neon signage reflects across the city’s surfaces.

We wanted to make the most of the PS5 Pro’s cutting-edge technology by bringing 4K visuals, powered-up performance, advanced ray tracing, and more to the Cyberpunk 2077 experience. The goal was to bring the very best out of both the hardware and our game to make Night City shine as brightly as possible.

Kuba Knapik, vice president and global art director at CD Projekt RED

New Performance Configurations

To accommodate different player preferences regarding visual fidelity and frame rates, the April 8, 2026, update adds three distinct performance modes for PS5 Pro users:

• Ray Tracing Pro: This mode is designed to maximize all quality settings to their highest possible levels.

• Ray Tracing: A balanced mode that incorporates ray-traced effects.

• Performance: A mode tuned for higher frame rates and smoother gameplay.

These modes allow the console to utilize the additional power of the PS5 Pro over the base PS5 model, enabling 4K visuals alongside improved performance metrics.

Availability and Access

The PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements are being delivered as a free update. For players who do not already own the title, Cyberpunk 2077 is currently available through the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, allowing subscribers with the compatible hardware to access the enhanced version of the action role-playing game.

The update represents a continued effort by CD Projekt RED to refine the technical presentation of the game on console hardware, focusing on the intersection of AI upscaling and hardware-accelerated ray tracing to improve environmental immersion.