CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a free Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 Pro update is arriving tomorrow, April 8. Players have been asking for this one for a long time, and the update brings 4K visuals, advanced ray tracing, and three distinct graphics modes to Night City on the enhanced hardware. With Cyberpunk 2077 currently available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and recently joining Game Pass, there’s no shortage of ways to experience it.
The update takes advantage of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which upscales each pixel using AI to deliver sharper visuals across Night City. On the ray tracing front, the team implemented BVH8 support for ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections, bringing the game’s neon-soaked aesthetic closer to CD Projekt Red’s original artistic vision. Lighting has always been a core part of what makes Cyberpunk 2077 look the way it does, and the PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade should make a noticeable difference, especially during Night City’s transitions from day to dusk.
The three graphics modes give players options depending on their priorities. Ray Tracing Pro enables all available ray tracing enhancements, targeting 40 FPS on VRR-enabled displays or 30 FPS otherwise. It’s the most visually advanced version of Cyberpunk 2077 on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Performance mode goes in the other direction, pushing up to 90 FPS on VRR displays while maintaining high image quality. For those who want a balance, Ray Tracing mode offers select ray tracing features while holding a smooth 60 FPS.
CD Projekt Red has come a long way with Cyberpunk 2077 since its rough launch in December 2020. The game has sold over 35 million copies and a sequel is now in pre-production. Considering how many updates and improvements the team has shipped over the years, it’s clear they aren’t done giving Night City the attention it deserves.
