Revision 4

Overview

On PlayStation 5 Pro, Neverness to Everness runs at native-feel 4K at 60 frames per second with the help of Sony's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR / PSSR2) technology. Official launch coverage from the uses both labels for the upscaling stack: "the latest PSSR technology" describes the upscaling foundation and "PSSR2" identifies the revision that delivers the shimmering-free 4K output. The Pro version layers additional rendering effects on top of the base PS5 build, including volumetric fog and Distance Field Ambient Occlusion (DFAO), and uses higher internal rendering resolutions before upscaling to 4K. The result is described in official marketing as a "shimmering-free 4K at a silky-smooth 60fps" presentation.

All PS5 Pro enhancements ship at launch on April 29, 2026, alongside the standard PlayStation 5 build. The Pro version uses the same game data and saves as the base PS5, so players upgrading from PS5 to PS5 Pro keep their full progress with no migration step.

Quick Facts

PSSR Upscaling

PSSR is Sony's hardware-accelerated upscaling solution introduced with the PS5 Pro. It uses the console's enhanced GPU to reconstruct 4K output from a lower internal rendering resolution, similar in concept to NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR but tuned specifically for PS5 Pro silicon. For Neverness to EvernessPSSR is the technique that delivers "shimmering-free" 4K: the upscaled image avoids the temporal artifacts and edge shimmering that affect lower-resolution rendering.

The internal rendering resolution before PSSR upscaling is higher than the base PS5 baseline, taking advantage of the Pro's roughly 67% more powerful GPU. This raises the input quality for the upscaler, which in turn produces a cleaner final 4K image than what the base PS5 can output at the same target framerate.

Volumetric Fog

Volumetric Fog is a rendering technique that simulates how light interacts with airborne particles such as fog, mist, and smoke. Rather than applying a flat post-processing fog overlay, volumetric fog calculates the fog's interaction with light sources at each point in the scene, producing realistic god-rays, light shafts, and depth cues. In Hethereau's neon-lit cityscape, this means streetlight beams cut through evening fog with believable scattering, neon signs cast colored light through humid air, and weather effects like rain and mist add depth rather than washing out the scene.

Volumetric Fog is a PS5 Pro exclusive enhancement; the base PS5 version uses a simpler fog implementation that does not capture light interaction with the same fidelity.

Distance Field Ambient Occlusion

Distance Field Ambient Occlusion (DFAO) calculates how exposed each point in a scene is to ambient lighting based on signed distance fields stored for the geometry. The result is soft, natural-looking shadows in crevices, corners, and recesses where direct lighting would not reach. DFAO works at longer ranges than typical screen-space occlusion methods, producing more realistic shadowing in open environments like rooftops, alleyways, and the negative space between buildings.

Combined with the game's ray tracing and path tracing support on PC, DFAO on PS5 Pro brings console rendering closer to high-end PC visual fidelity. The base PS5 version uses a less computationally expensive ambient occlusion technique.

DualSense Integration

Both PS5 and PS5 Pro versions support DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Combat actions, vehicle controls, and environmental interactions all use the controller's enhanced feedback features. Adaptive triggers respond to weapon types, with different resistance profiles for parry-focused weapons versus continuous-fire ranged weapons. Haptic feedback layers over the standard rumble during impacts, parries, and elemental reaction triggers.

Comparing PS5 vs. PS5 Pro

PS5 Pre-Order Bundle

PlayStation 5 players (both base and Pro) can purchase a $9.99 pre-order bundle through the PlayStation Store with exclusive items. The bundle is not required to access the Pro enhancements; PSSR, Volumetric Fog, and DFAO are automatic for any PS5 Pro running the game. See the Pre-Registration Rewards page for the full PS5 bundle contents.

Tips

• Enable HDR in your console display settings. The PS5 Pro's improved color reproduction pairs with NTE's neon-lit Hethereau aesthetic for the strongest visual impact.

• Use a 4K HDR display. Lower-resolution displays cannot show the PSSR-upscaled output at full quality, and the volumetric fog effects benefit from HDR contrast.

• Pair with a quality controller charging setup. DualSense haptic feedback drains battery faster than standard rumble; combat-heavy sessions appreciate easy charging.

• Cross-save with mobile for travel sessions. Progress made on PS5 Pro syncs to iOS and Android via the same PWG accountletting you continue on the go.

Related Pages

• Platforms

• Cross-Platform Play

• Graphics Settings

• Path Tracing

• Pre-Registration Rewards

• PWG Account