Returnal’s 4th Anniversary: Epic PS5 Pro Update Sets New Graphics Standard!

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Summary

  • Official PS5 Pro support for Returnal released, increasing pixels up to 2.5x for higher resolution.
  • Housemarque is celebrating Returnal’s fourth anniversary with the new PS5 Pro update.

Housemarque, the developer behind Returnal, is commemorating its fourth anniversary by introducing an update that includes official PlayStation 5 Pro compatibility. The update enhances the roguelike third-person shooter for the PlayStation 5 Pro, improving visuals up to 2.5 times on Sony’s latest console, enabling fans of Returnal to enjoy the game in a higher resolution.

Following its debut in 2021, “Returnal” swiftly established itself as one of the top games on PlayStation 5, earning acclaim from both critics and enthusiasts. The blend of roguelike mechanics and third-person shooting gameplay was highly appreciated, yet its demanding gameplay cycle poses a significant challenge even for seasoned gamers. With five bosses and numerous adversaries to vanquish, four years later, “Returnal” continues to draw players back for another round. Now, with the introduction of a new PlayStation 5 Pro update, fans have an additional incentive to revisit the turbulent, high-octane shooter.

Returnal Receives PS5 Pro Enhanced Update

Housemarque’s acclaimed game, Returnal, marks its fourth anniversary by introducing an enhanced update exclusively for PlayStation 5 Pro. In a recent Twitter post, the developer revealed that this update is now downloadable, offering up to 2.5 times more pixels on the new Pro console, resulting in a more high-definition gaming experience. The specifics of the changes made in this major PlayStation 5 Pro update are yet to be detailed in patch notes. However, if you own a PlayStation 5 Pro, this could be an excellent opportunity to revisit Housemarque’s popular roguelike game.

In the previous year, Housemarque marked the third anniversary of their game “Returnal” by publishing a unique graphic novel. Prior to the announcement, there were rumors that the studio was preparing to disclose a sequel or additional content, but instead, they unveiled a graphic novel titled “Returnal: Fallen Asteria“. This novel was jointly produced with Dark Horse Comics and offered more insight into the universe of “Returnal”.

Despite some fans feeling let down by the recent reveal, Housemarque has introduced a fresh, new intellectual property this year called Saros. Even though it’s not a direct sequel to Returnal, Housemarque describes Saros as the pinnacle of their gameplay-focused journey. As stated by the game’s creative director, Gregory Louden, one significant difference between Saros and Returnal is the persistent resources and progression. Like Returnal, the world in Saros will alter with every demise; however, players can select and permanently enhance their loadout from a continuously expanding array of weapons to “recover stronger.

The latest game “Returnal” has seen an enhancement on the PlayStation 5 Pro, joining titles like “Forza Horizon 5”, “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle”, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, and others that have profited from recent updates. Furthermore, Mark Cerny, the lead architect of PlayStation 5, has announced plans to upgrade the PS5 Pro’s PSSR feature in 2026, making it an increasingly attractive option for enjoying PS5 games, demonstrating its growing potential as a top-tier console for these experiences.

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2025-04-30 14:15