Sony's launched the PlayStation 4 Pro today, ushering in a brave new world of iterative console hardware as part of the process. But while the system brings big improvements in image quality and performance, not every game is leveraging the hardware at this point in time. There are a handful of developers who have gone above and beyond ahead of launch, however, and these are the ten titles that are making the supercharged system shine right now.
Battlezone
One of the best looking games on PlayStation VR gets even better with the PS4 Pro. Battlezone demonstrates how supersampling can be employed to significantly increase image quality, despite the relatively low-resolution of the virtual reality headset remaining locked. It also incorporates some nice visual bells and whistles, including improved reflective lighting and more. Phwoar!
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Marketing partnerships mean that Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (and its stablemate Modern Warfare Remastered) is practically obliged to take advantage of the PS4 Pro, and it's running at a much higher resolution, with checkerboard rendering up to 4K resolution as a result. Perfect for when you're trying to no-scope those scrubs off in the distance.
inFAMOUS: Second Son
One of a handful of titles that includes multiple options, inFAMOUS: Second Son (and it's very likeable standalone expansion inFAMOUS: First Light) allows you to toggle between sharper image fidelity and a faster framerate. Whichever you plump up for, the title's stunning visual effects really shine on the PS4 Pro's supercharged hardware.
Ratchet & Clank
Already one of the best looking PS4 exclusives, Ratchet & Clank comes to the PS4 Pro with a new aliasing solution and a temporal injection upscaling technique which means that it truly pops on the new console. Factor in HDR support and the Insomniac Games developed exclusive's visuals are elevated to a whole new level.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
It may have taken a year longer to arrive on Sony's console, but Rise of the Tomb Raider has bedded back down on PlayStation with a tentpole PS4 Pro update. Not only does the title look outstanding using checkerboard rendering in 4K resolution, but it also allows you to toggle between various different 1080p visual options, enabling you to switch between performance or presentation prowess.
Robinson: The Journey
The best looking game on PlayStation VR without question, Robinson: The Journey looks so much sharper when running on the PS4 Pro. Virtual reality is all about losing yourself in immersive other-worlds, and while Crytek's dino affair is a bit bland from a gameplay perspective, there's no denying that its lush alien world is an incredible place to inhabit.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Bethesda's legendary role-playing release may be a little long in the (dragon) tooth these days, but it's looking sharp in its remastered guise on the standard PS4. And it's even better in native 4K when played on the PS4 Pro. The upgrade does introduce some minor framerate hitches – as you'd expect of a Bethesda release – but we're hoping those get smoothed out soon.
The Last of Us Remastered
Another game that started life on the PlayStation 3 and is looking at its best on the PS4 Pro, The Last of Us Remastered allows you to experience the fungal apocalypse in native 4K at 30 frames-per-second, or at an upscaled resolution in 60 frames-per-second. Both options output an image at a much higher resolution than on a standard PS4, and with HDR enabled, it feels like a brand new game.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
This isn't actually the best patch in the PS4 Pro's launch lineup, with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End only rendering at 1400p on the supercharged system. However, that's a big boost compared to the 1080p of the standard PS4, and multiplayer also sees improvements, too. Plus, the game already looked so darn impressive that any advancements are worth your time.
Watch Dogs 2
Watch Dogs 2 is already packing approximately 125 per cent more personality than its predecessor, and that's set to be realised in glorious technicolour on the PS4 Pro. The game will run at a much higher resolution on Sony's supercharged system, meaning that you'll be able to soak up every inch of San Francisco that Ubisoft's 10,000 person team has spent the past two years slaving over.
Which games are you planning to play on your PS4 Pro first? Have you decided to pick up any new titles specifically for the supercharged system? Go pro in the comments section below.
Which game will you be playing first on your PS4 Pro? (49 votes)
- Battlezone
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- inFAMOUS: Second Son
- Ratchet & Clank
- Rise of the Tomb Raider
- Robinson: The Journey
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- The Last of Us Remastered
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
- Watch Dogs 2
- Other
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Comments 29
Skyrim if it doesn't crash!
And Robinson on my PSVR
Impressive.
Is HDR being added to every game with Pro support?
@GamerDad66 Not currently. Again, down to the developer.
Games that I haven't played yet that I'm really glad I'm gonna play on Pro first are Ratchet and Clank and Uncharted 4.
Rise of the tomb raider for me, don't have 4k tv so 60 fps games is all I want for the pro.
Titanfall 2!!!
Fallout 4
So I figured that Skyrim would have a 4K patch today, where is it? Not looking or running any different on my Pro/4K tv.
Come on guys Skyrim should not be on this list given it's issues.
You know you're struggling if Skyrim is on the list.
@get2sammyb how about mafia 3, Is it patched yet? If yes, how does it look?
I'll buy Watch Dogs 2 after I get Pro. Because Pro.
Titanfall 2, can't see any differerence though really ☺️
@Tunmats Of course not. We're just covering the big topics as best we can. Right now that's Pro and PSVR, but it changes all the time.
My PS4 Pro says my TV supports only "2K HDR" and below something like "your TV might support 4K HDR, please check settings".
Did anybody come across the same issue? My TV is definitely supporting 4K HDR. I tried Deus Ex in 2K HDR and then simply in 4K mode and having the HDR Video setting on my TV directly enabled. But the difference is quite crazy and the colors of the TV setting are a bit too much. Maybe I have to somehow find the correct HDR settings on my TV? Anybody with the same issue?
@MadAussieBloke Awesome, mate! Big thanks. Now I can really enjoy HDR games
Had a patch for Sparkle 2, only patch since game released and its for Pro. Certainly a positive sign if even these smaller/older/less popular games are getting patched, proves how easy and cheap (if costing anything at all in the first place) it is for companies...
I'm personally not getting one yet as no 4k telly... but to those that are...
Enjoy people...
Question: if I have a game that loads pretty slowly (Witcher 3 when going between maps, for example), will the PS4 Pro automatically speed that up, or does the game itself have to "unlock" the power of the PS4 Pro for it to kick in?
@mantralux the game has to be patched to take advantage of the extra power in the PS4 Pro. Otherwise the console scales back and plays standard PS4 games exactly the same.
I'm very much looking forward to jumping into Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor which has been patched to support the PS4 Pro.
@get2sammyb that makes sense
@Jake3103 So is the console actually downscaling its own power until told otherwise? I would assume loading times would just be quicker seeing as the processor is faster?
@mantralux Yeah, the console actually scales back its power when it's running non-patched games on the Pro. Sony says this is to keep functionality and performance optimised across the board.
I've ordered Shadow of Mordor, which was on my list for ages and should keep me entertained until FFXV releases. I haven't actually got a game that would take advantage of PS4 Pro capabilities, so that will be the first one. Looking forward to getting stuck in later!
I won't be replaying my old PS4 games I have completed just because they look better What is the point of that. Future games is what I am most excited about on the PS4 Pro
Currently playing Rise of the Tomb Raider then gonna move to Ratchet & Clank and Uncharted 4.
Team Robinson The Journey
@Tunmats Same opinion here! Love the forums and reviews still though, and I guess there is a big market for those two things.
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