The latest update for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (version 1.005) primarily introduces support for the PlayStation 5 Pro, enhancing graphical fidelity with new modes and options that leverage the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology. For PS5 Pro users, the default Performance Pro mode aims to maintain a stable 60 frames per second while retaining the visual quality of the original Fidelity mode, including full ray-tracing effects on reflections, water surfaces, and interiors. An alternative mode, Fidelity Pro, runs at 30 frames per second but allows players to adjust specific ray-tracing features to enhance visuals, benefiting those with VRR or 120 Hz display capabilities. Both modes bring visually richer environments with increased pedestrian and traffic density in some scenes.
Alongside the new graphics modes, the patch adds customization options to fine-tune ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion. Players can set reflection quality to “Medium” or “High” for improved animation smoothness and rendering resolution. Ambient occlusion toggles offer three settings, including a high setting that adds an additional GI bounce for more realistic lighting effects. Finally, a minor fix addresses an issue with fur wetness on Corson V, resolving a visual bug from an earlier patch.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart Update 1.005 Complete Patch Notes
- Performance Pro Mode (default for PS5 Pro): Targets 60 FPS with full ray-tracing and PSSR support, retaining Fidelity mode’s image quality.
- Fidelity Pro Mode: Targets 30 FPS with individual ray-tracing toggles, allowing increased frame rates when using VRR or 120 Hz display settings.
- Pedestrian and traffic density are increased in some scenes.
- Enhanced fine hair detail.
New Graphical Toggles
- RT Reflections:
- Medium (Performance mode) – Ray-tracing at half render resolution.
- High (Fidelity mode default) – Ray-tracing at full render resolution, smoothing reflection animations.
- RT Ambient Occlusion:
- Off (Performance mode) – No additional ambient occlusion.
- Medium – Augments screen-space ambient occlusion with ray-tracing.
- High (Fidelity mode default) – Adds a screen-space GI bounce for enhanced ambient lighting.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed fur wetness issue in Corson V cinematics introduced in a previous patch.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is available for PC and PS5. In the game, players assume the roles of Ratchet and his robotic companion, Clank, as they travel through dynamic worlds to stop a sinister threat to the universe.
