Cyberpunk 2077's most recent update — patch 1.6.1 — released about a week ago, but those lazy gits over at Digital Foundry have only just got around to telling us whether it actually does anything of note on PS5. We're just kidding, of course, but when the aforementioned update hit the current-gen console, the patch notes mentioned something called "support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1" — and we've been dying to hear Digital Foundry's take on it.
Basically, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 is a clever slice of tech that allows for better upscaling during gameplay, often improving performance in the process. This technique has now been implemented in the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077 with patch 1.6.1, and it does apparently make a difference across both graphical modes.
Although the game's native resolution doesn't see any noticeable boosts, but FSR2 does provide a sharper image, especially during "static moments". Digital Foundry breaks it down: "FSR2 does genuinely improve image quality, whether it be in static shots, in motion, in dealing with aliasing, or even in instances of disocclusion — where objects in the foreground move, revealing previously hidden detail." In other words, Cyberpunk 2077 generally looks better than ever on PS5 with this update.
Meanwhile, things like character hair and other finer details are now handled better as the game streams its assets. They still kind of fade into reality every now and then, but it's apparently much less of a distraction. Overall, players can expect better visual clarity throughout Night City, which is great.
Digital Foundry concludes: "Overall FSR2 is a net win for all new consoles, intelligently picking out the details we want enhanced, while also addressing issues with the image, like ghosting on movement and the flickering on hair. There's more stability, fewer distractions, and a greater push for detail at range."
Have you been playing Cyberpunk 2077 since the update? Have you noticed any of these improvements? Return to Night City in the comments section below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Eventually I will play this. Just need to get to a point where I can be bothered downloading the 100GB.
The ps5 version of cyberpunk was great at the 1.5 patch so it's good to see this be improved further.
As soon as the dlc is out I'll hop back in. One of my favourite games I've played in the last 12 months
@KaijuKaiser It's neither crappy nor buggy. I'm not sure why some act like it's still in the same state as it was upon launch.
i played it on ps4 pro a year ago no problems, bugs, crashes or glitches good game not great but certainly worth a playthrough
Having still not completed this game even once despite having over 200 hours on several playthroughs, I'm very happy to see further tech implementations like this. FSR 2.1 is a big leap over the previous version. I might pop the disc back in to check it out but I'm holding off on a full playthrough until either the police system overhaul or the DLC early next year.
Huge fan of this game and I've found a surprising amount of enjoyment seeing the evolution since my purchase on its release. Call me a "beta tester" or whatever but having enjoyed every second, I regret nothing 😂. Fun is fun and you can't tell me otherwise.
In its current state I'd wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested, considering you can get it for proper cheap these days. Steal.
Its a great game imo, and now with a lot lesser bugs etc. Its well worth playing. I´ll be doing another playthrough in the future, having platinumed it twice!
@KaijuKaiser Good call on waiting for the PS6 to come out before playing. Personally I am waiting for the PS7 version, because they will have a remastered version out by then. Why waste time playing a current-gen version when an improved version is right around the corner, only a decade or so away. I am very happy to wait.
I quite liked what I played but deleted it to make space for other games. Will install again one day I'm sure, although if they made a third person mode that would make me download it instantly!
Hope we get to see more games use this technology.
@KaijuKaiser It runs perfectly well now. PS6 is at least 3-4 years away, who's to say it will get any kind of update for it.
@KaijuKaiser I don’t think so. Sure you can wait for further patches but they won’t support this for „years“. They’re working for the dlc next year than we see for sure some kind of a „complete / extended“ version on disc and than CDP Red will move on to their next games.
They already announced to switch to the unreal engine for their upcoming games. The work in CP2077 will end, it doesn’t make sense for them to overhaul the engine that is going to be abandoned.
@frankmcma Aren’t you running the risk of playing a rush and buggy remaster like the GTA trilogy then?
@KaijuKaiser I'm sorry but this kind of thinking that players buying on release are "why companies don't even bother releasing finished games" is a little silly. Developers do not want to put out a shoddy product. They do not want to lose favour with their fans and discredit their own, highly successful studio. They do not want to have their game removed from stores and have to offer refunds.
The reason for Cyberpunk's shoddy release had little to do with players willingness to buy a poor product and much to do with bad management, terrible communication and publishers not wanting to continually extend development periods because of the budget and their commitment to forecasts for shareholders.
It's completely fair to say that you're going to wait for patches to get the 'best' experience for yourself! But to put the majority blame of current and future 'unfinished' releases on players is not, in my opinion.
On a side note: I'd recommend until the first DLC is released next year (or just after) if you want to play it in its best state but don't want to wait until 2024 or later when CDPR are done with support.
Do you need a certain TV to take advantage of this I always assumed you needed to have a TV that was capable of ray tracing to use that but apparently you don't
@frankmcma I'm smarter I'll wait for the ps8 , why bother playing a remaster when you can play a remake of a remaster
The worst buy $9 bucks I ever spent on a game !
@Would_you_kindly nope. FSR and upscaling tech is software on the console/platform, not TV. Things limited by TV are features such as HDR, 120hz output and Variable Refresh Rate 👍
@Gloamin it's getting more & more difficult to ascertain what's what 4k (the PS5 box says 8k on it lol) ,HDR10+ , HDMI 2.1 , VRR & now this lol
@KaijuKaiser Popularity of, what is in one's opinion, "junk" is a little different to the release of "unfinished" games though. There are many exclusive factors to each.
CDPR would have rather put out a polished product rather than lose the millions they did and the harm to their brand. There are more things at play than the players themselves, such as budget and poor management and communication, which have a bigger, negative influence on the quality of a release.
I understand what you're saying but I think it's a bit disingenuous and cynical to start actively putting the majority of the blame on the initial purchasers themselves when there's a lot of other factors at play here. Each to their own opinion of course, and I'm not saying that there is 0 influence from early purchasers but it's likely much, much smaller than you're suggesting. I do tend to take a more positive view of the hobby at the risk of being naïve, however. Not that I'd recommend buying games on release (unless it's a small developer you want to succeed).
@KaijuKaiser I bought it for 20 bucks, still haven't played it because I have a backlog.
But from everything I have heard, the game plays fantastic NOW. Why would you wait to play it? There's nothing really left to fix.
@KaijuKaiser for me this was the last game I bought for a full price from CDPR. The 70€ still hurting especially with all the lies they told.
In the current state CP2077 is good, not phenomenal but good.
I have hopes that we see further refinement at latest with the dlc and patches around that time. They won’t support the old gen with the dlc and upcoming bigger patches. Hopefully image quality on next gen see further improvements.
@GreatAuk uff, I wouldn’t say there is nothing left to fix. There are still bugs and a lot of promised features are not included.
The game looks good but nothing near as you would expect from a „next gen“ title. City still feels empty in some way.
@Would_you_kindly Remake of a remaster! Good point! I am also waiting until PS8 to get Fallout 76, I read an article once and I heard there were lotsa bugs! I am hoping it's shaped up for the PS8 launch, day one purchase for me
@frankmcma on a serious note, Fallout 76 is awesome in its current state 😁 the only big thing missing is a 60fps update. I hope they plan on keeping 76 alive for a few more years!
I think for the price this game is at now, it's a no brainer. I bought this a while back for around £10 and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very good game, shame about the launch it had really! Once the new dlc drops, I'll definitely be booting it up for another playthrough. Lots of stuff I haven't done and explored.
Still major patches coming out for this but there's nothing left to fix? I'm with @KaijuKaiser, there's definitely no harm in waiting for a complete edition, or something comparable, where the game will be at its absolute best.
Mind you I have a disc copy from launch but I'm not going back to what was an absolute mess of a game until it's definitely done.
I bought this ages ago of ebay dirt cheap and was waiting for the ps5 upgrade..well now i have the upgrade but now i need to find time to play the damn thing..
My experience at launch was so bad that I will never want to play this again. I'm glad I got a refund. I'll never lose the bad memories capped off by the 20+ crashes I experienced.
@Reeneman that's my fault for believing the updated reviews/posters/gaming sites. They basically said the 1.5 update made the game great to play on PS5.
I myself like I said haven't played it yet since I'm backed up with games.
@Gloamin Yes I was just kidding I have about 300 hours into Fallout 76, not only an amazing game but one of the nicest communities I have ever experienced. They DO need to get that 60fps going for sure!
@KaijuKaiser with dead space being remade does that mean it was a waste playing on ps3
@KaijuKaiser The game is a in a great state now and perfectly playable, in fact it was all that when the current gen versions dropped. Stuff like this update is just a nice extra.
@GreatAuk I wouldn’t call it „great“ especially not in comparison with other top tier titles.
But it’s playable since 1.5. No permanent crashes, it looks and plays good.
If you’re interested in the title and your backlog is fine with it then give it a try. You can have fun with the game. Story is pretty good.
I highly doubt that the game will ever be a game changing RPG. It’s a good game in an interesting setting but for far away from being a classic. It never will be, no matter how many patches are following.
@Reeneman I'm currently playing God of War from 2018 so I can go straight into the new one. I never played the original so I took the release of the new one as an opportunity to play it. So as you can see I'm locked into a sequence 😉
@KaijuKaiser All I can say is that you are certainly missing out on what is one of the best games in recent years.
Did it have an absolute mess of a release? Yes.
But today it's stable, runs great, and the world and characters they've built for this game is really hard to find better ones.
@GreatAuk oh nice. I need to play the GoW from 2018 as well again. Never finished it on Ps4 (Pro).
@bozz Because it should have been like this from the start... or at the very least, we should not have been lied to.
@brazzios_84 Okay? And they've been working to improve it. If you want to act as if it's still the same game as it was on launch then that's your problem and not in line with reality. It's possible to both be critical of its state at launch while aware of the much better state it's currently in.
@bozz More people defending multi-million dollar companies when they screw their consumers, lovely.
@brazzios_84 If that's your takeaway then so be it, rebel.
I am about 30 hours in, and loving the game. As far as I can tell it bug free. I have not notice any graphics improvement from the latest patch.
I really hope that more people play this and fall in love with the city, the characters, the story, the cars, the weapons and the music (especially the music) as much as I did. Incredible game.
@KaijuKaiser ....then you're totally missing out. The game is not crappy or broken and visually now on PS5 its a stunner. It's one of the best open world RPGs out there. Surely you must know we live in an age where games are continuously updated and patched ? Heck, the original PC version of Diablo 2 STILL gets patches to this day !
Why not wait for the PS7 version ? Or PS8 ? Or avoid playing any games altogether until they've been out for 10 years ?
@Gloamin @AndyKazama @nessisonett @KaijuKaiser Same plan here! I'll wait until the DLC has been released and both the base game and it have been fully patched.
Hopefully that won't take more than a year max.
@KaijuKaiser I'm not buying that you'll ever buy it. You're whining for whining's sake. Reeks of pettiness... Nobody cares dude.
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