The main improvement is the introduction of PSSR, which greatly enhances image quality compared to FSR 2.1. This is especially noticeable in Performance Mode: the picture is cleaner, more stable, and more pleasing to the eye. Night City on PS5 Pro looks significantly more impressive than on the standard console.
The second key point is Ray-Tracing Pro Mode. Global illumination, shadows, and reflections have been improved, which is especially visible in open locations and places with diffused light. Shadows have become more accurate, with a larger rendering radius, which further immerses you in the atmosphere of the cyberpunk city.
At the same time, ray tracing for reflections is not applied to all surfaces: cars, some transparent glass, and water use the new mode, while metal and puddles use SSR (Straight Service).
Performance has also improved: in classic ray tracing mode, the game maintains around 60 FPS, Performance Mode with VRR allows you to reach up to 90 FPS, averaging 75–80 FPS. Even with limitations, the visual changes are noticeable.