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Sony Forces PSSR 2.0 On Every PS5 Pro Game, As New Beta Update Flips The Upscaler Toggle On By Default

A new PlayStation 5 beta firmware update automatically toggles PSSR 2.0, overriding manual settings for all software on the Pro console.

By · Published August 8, 2026 at 02:46 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 02:46 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Digital Foundry · PlayFront · ixbt.games · Yahoo · Wccftech.

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The brief

As of August 6, 2026, the latest PlayStation 5 system beta update has introduced an automatic override for PSSR 2.0 functionality. According to Digital Foundry and Wccftech, the firmware now forces the upscaling feature to remain active for every PS5 Pro title by default, removing the option for users to manually disable the setting in the system menu. This change coincides with a broader push for the company's proprietary upscaling technology across its high-end hardware line.

While Yahoo reports confirm the August beta update is currently rolling out to testers, the specific technical implementation for individual game titles remains centralized under this new firmware architecture. Meanwhile, secondary reports from ixbt.games indicate that software availability is expanding elsewhere, noting the arrival of Lies of P on the Switch 2 console. Coverage does not yet specify how this mandatory override will interact with legacy titles that lack native optimization for the PSSR 2.0 framework.

Information regarding potential performance stability or the ability for developers to opt-out of this system-level enforcement is currently absent from official release notes.

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What is the primary change in the August 2026 PS5 beta update?

The update forces PSSR 2.0 to be enabled by default on all PS5 Pro games, overriding previous manual user controls.

Does this update affect all PlayStation 5 models?

The current coverage focuses specifically on the PS5 Pro implementation of the firmware.

Are there other console updates mentioned alongside this story?

Yes, reports note that the game Lies of P has reached the Switch 2 console.

Topics

Sony PS5 Pro PSSR 2.0 PlayStation Lies of P Switch 2

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