New Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch Prepares for PS5 Pro with PSSR, Balanced Settings | Push Square

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Capcom's dropped a new update for Dragon's Dogma 2. While it does fix a handful of weird issues in the here and now, its main purposes is to prepare the game for PS5 Pro, which obviously launches next week.

As the patch notes detail, two new options are being added to the graphics menu. PS5 Pro users will be able to toggle PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution — or PSSR as it's come to be known — from there, increasing image quality through Sony's new AI-driven tech.

Those who shell out for the especially expensive system will also be able to select a new 'Balanced' setting, which we assume will boost the game's resolution without tanking the frame rate. The best of both worlds, etc.

For the record, Capcom's managed to improve Dragon's Dogma 2 quite dramatically since its release back in March. However, the frame rate still has a tendency to dip when the screen gets busy, and the resolution can be hit and miss depending on the graphics mode you're using.

The PS5 Pro should make the whole thing run smoother than ever — but unless it's bordering on a transformative change, we can see people bemoaning the fact that they need to pay £700 just to hit a smooth 60 frames-per-second. There are some interesting conversations on the horizon...

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Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

£699 well spent, bring on the 7th!

I haven’t played this game yet. Perhaps the PS5 Pro version will be a good time to try it out.

Glad Pro-Bros is getting some value for their $$$.