PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR 2.0 Expands to Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL Ultimate Edition with Major Visual Upgrades
PlayStation 5 Pro owners will soon have 2 more major showcase titles for Sony’s upgraded image reconstruction tech, as Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL Ultimate Edition are both set to receive support for the new version of PSSR. In a recent Bluesky announcement, the studio said the upgraded technology will let players explore Bright Falls and the Oldest House with “a new level of visual fidelity.”
This is an important development for the PlayStation 5 Pro ecosystem because the upgraded version of PSSR is still in its early rollout phase. Remedy’s confirmation also gives players one of the clearest early indicators yet of what this next wave of PS5 Pro enhancements is meant to deliver in actual games. According to the studio, users should expect “noticeable improvements in image stability and clarity of motion,” which directly addresses some of the most common points of discussion around the earlier implementation of the upscaler.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Alan Wake 2 will support new PSSR. The more advanced PSSR will soon be available for all on PlayStation 5 Pro, bringing noticeable improvements in image stability and clarity of motion. Explore the Oldest House and Bright Falls with a new level of visual fidelity.
— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames.com) March 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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From a visual technology perspective, this matters a great deal for games like Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL. Both titles rely heavily on atmosphere, dense lighting work, environmental detail, and intricate particle effects, which means image reconstruction quality can have a meaningful impact on how clean motion appears and how stable fine detail looks during gameplay. For Remedy’s catalog, where visual identity is a major part of the player experience, better image stability can translate into a noticeably more premium presentation on Sony’s flagship console. Remedy has not yet shared a specific release date for these upgrades, but the company stated they are coming soon for all PlayStation 5 Pro users.
So far, Resident Evil Requiem has been the first major title publicly highlighted as using the upgraded version of PSSR, and Sony previously described it as the debut game for the more advanced upscaler. Early impressions around that implementation have helped build momentum around the idea that this updated version could represent a meaningful image quality step forward for PS5 Pro enhanced titles. That gives Remedy’s announcement additional strategic weight, especially since Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL are both recognized for their demanding visual design and cinematic presentation.
The broader conversation around PSSR 2.0 may become even easier to track over the next several days. Crimson Desert is scheduled to launch on March 19, 2026, and early reporting around the PS5 Pro version suggests the game has provided one of the first useful comparison points for evaluating the older and newer versions of Sony’s upscaling solution. Pre release analysis noted that the build shown in earlier coverage was still using the previous version of PSSR, while Pearl Abyss has since confirmed the final PlayStation 5 Pro release will use the upgraded implementation to help reach upscaled 4K output. That should make side by side differences in motion clarity and image stability much easier to observe once launch footage becomes widely available.
For PlayStation 5 Pro, this is exactly the kind of software support the platform needs. Hardware value is rarely defined by specifications alone. It is defined by whether major developers actually implement the advanced feature set in games that players care about. Remedy supporting the updated PSSR pipeline in two of its most visually respected titles strengthens Sony’s premium console narrative and gives enthusiasts another reason to watch how first and third party studios continue to optimize around the machine. In practical terms, Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL Ultimate Edition are the kind of graphically ambitious experiences that can help turn a technical upgrade into something players can clearly see and appreciate.
For gamers who have already invested in PlayStation 5 Pro, this upcoming update could be one of the more compelling examples yet of how post launch software support continues to refine the platform’s promise. And for anyone still evaluating whether PS5 Pro enhancements are delivering enough visible return, Remedy’s support may become one of the clearest case studies once the patches go live.
Will Alan Wake 2 and CONTROL become the best visual showcases yet for PlayStation 5 Pro’s upgraded PSSR, or are you waiting for more side by side comparisons before judging the improvement?
