PS5 Update 26.02 Patch Notes Add PSSR Enhancements

by Ali Haider

Sony has released PS5 system update version 26.02 13.00.00, introducing enhancements for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution on PS5 Pro. The update focuses on improving visual clarity in supported titles, offering sharper image quality through an upgraded PSSR model.

In addition to visual improvements, the update expands customization options within the Welcome hub, including new display modes and background features. General usability, messaging, and system stability have also been refined, making the overall experience feel more polished.

Patch Notes

Visual Enhancements

PSSR Improvements

  • Enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for improved image clarity and sharpness in supported games
  • Added option to enable enhanced PSSR model manually through Settings
    • Path: Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Enhance PSSR Image Quality
  • Feature available exclusively on PS5 Pro

Welcome Hub Updates

New Features

  • Added Showcase Mode to display a full screen view of the Welcome hub background when the console is idle
  • Added Slideshow Mode to rotate images from a selected album as the background
  • Added ability to set Welcome hub background directly from Media Gallery
  • Introduced a new default background option

Customization Options

  • Added settings to enable Showcase Mode and Slideshow Mode
  • Added option to customize idle time before entering Showcase Mode

System Features

Messaging and Emoji Support

  • Added support for Unicode 17.0 emojis in messages

Usability Improvements

  • Improved messaging and interface usability across various screens

Performance and Stability

  • Improved overall system software performance
  • Enhanced system stability for a smoother user experience

PS5 system software update version 26.02 13.00.00 is now available, with enhanced PSSR features exclusive to PS5 Pro.

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