CD Projekt Red is releasing a major update for its action role-playing game, Cyberpunk 2077, on the PlayStation 5 Pro today, April 8, 2026. This free update brings significant visual and performance enhancements to the game, including 4K visuals, advanced ray tracing, and higher frame rates. Players on the PS5 Pro can now experience Night City with improved fidelity and smoother gameplay, moving the console version closer to its high-end PC counterpart.[techpowerup+6]
Night City Shines with Enhanced Visuals
The new update heavily uses PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, known as PSSR, to upscale Cyberpunk 2077 to 4K resolution. This AI-driven technology enhances image quality without sacrificing performance. The result is a sharper and more detailed experience across Night City.[techpowerup+4]
Lighting is a key part of Cyberpunk 2077's look. The update brings major improvements to ray tracing technology. It uses BVH8 (8-way Bounding Volume Hierarchy) to support ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections. This makes the neon-soaked buildings and cars in Night City look more realistic.[techpowerup+6]
Kuba Knapik, CD Projekt Red's global art director, expressed excitement for the update. He said, "The result is incredible, with every inch of Night City — every thermal katana, every gonk on the street, every supercharged sports car — coming to life." This shows the developers' commitment to pushing visual boundaries on the new console.
Three New Graphics Modes Available
The update introduces three distinct graphics modes for PS5 Pro players, allowing them to choose between visual fidelity and performance. These modes include Ray Tracing Pro, Ray Tracing, and Performance. Each mode offers a different balance to suit player preferences.
The Ray Tracing Pro mode enables all ray tracing features, such as reflections, ambient occlusion, skylight, and shadows. This mode targets 30 frames per second (FPS) normally, or up to 40 FPS on displays with variable refresh rate (VRR). It offers the most visually stunning experience.[techpowerup+5]
For players seeking a balance, the standard Ray Tracing mode offers select ray tracing enhancements while maintaining a smoother 60 FPS. This mode provides a good mix of improved visuals and fluid gameplay.[techpowerup+4]
The Performance mode prioritizes frame rate for fast and fluid gameplay. On VRR-enabled displays, Cyberpunk 2077 can reach up to 90 frames per second in this mode. While it focuses on speed, it still maintains high image fidelity.[kotaku+3]
A Long-Awaited Upgrade for Console Players
Fans have been asking for a PlayStation 5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077 since Sony's newest hardware arrived in 2024. The game had a challenging launch on consoles in 2020. Even after many patches, the console versions lagged behind the PC experience.
The PlayStation 5 Pro officially launched on November 7, 2024, priced at $699.99. It brought significant upgrades over the original PS5, including a more powerful GPU and improved ray tracing capabilities. The console supports over 8,500 games, including all PS5 and PS4 titles, with enhanced performance.[kotaku+3]
CDProjekt Red has continued to support Cyberpunk 2077 since its release. This new update for the PS5 Pro shows their ongoing dedication. It aims to bring the console version closer to the high visual standards set by the PC version.[scry+2]
The update is free and available to all players who own a PlayStation 5 Pro. It allows them to fully immerse themselves in the enhanced world of Night City. This marks a significant moment for Cyberpunk 2077 players on Sony's advanced console.[techpowerup+2]
