# Sony PlayStation system software and upscaling updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sony-playstation-system-software-updates > Updated: 2026-10-01T16:00:09.000Z. Sources: 92. Developments: 3. Sony has released system software updates for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. For the PlayStation 5 Pro, the ‘Enhance PSSR Image Quality’ setting is now enabled by default, utilizing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution to provide sharper visuals. The PlayStation 5 updates introduce several user interface and social features, including a new Community Activity widget in the Welcome Hub that displays ‘Trending Now’ multiplayer modes and regional ‘Top 10’ lists. Users can also now enable a ‘Display Names’ feature in voice chats with customizable speaker indicators. To assist with eSports tournament management, certain regions will see modified Bluetooth settings where disabling Bluetooth prevents the console from entering rest mode and disables HDMI Device Link functionality. While the PlayStation 5 update focuses on new features and social elements, the PlayStation 4 version 14.00 update focuses primarily on improving system performance and stability. Expanding on its upscaling capabilities, Sony has announced Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), an AI-powered technology designed for the standard PlayStation 5. Developed through ‘Project Amethyst’—a collaboration between Sony and AMD—QSSR aims to bring visual benefits similar to the PSSR found on the PS5 Pro to the base model. Because the standard console lacks dedicated machine-learning hardware, QSSR utilizes a streamlined neural network architecture to enhance image detail and temporal stability, though technical analyses suggest it is best suited for upscaling to 1440p. The technology is being rolled out via software updates for ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ and ‘Ghost of Yōtei’, with Sony stating it will be made broadly available to all PlayStation developers. ## Claims - Sony announced Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), a new AI-powered upscaling technology for the base PS5. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The technology was developed through Project Amethyst, a collaboration between Sony and AMD. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Sony announced Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), a new AI-powered upscaling technology for the base PlayStation 5. (corroborated by 6 sources) - QSSR was developed through Project Amethyst, a collaboration between Sony and AMD. (corroborated by 6 sources) - QSSR is a performance-focused version of the PS5 Pro’s PSSR technology, designed to run on standard console hardware. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first titles to support QSSR via updates released today. (corroborated by 4 sources) - QSSR utilizes a streamlined neural network architecture and a hand-tuned implementation optimized for PS5 hardware. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support QSSR via updates released today. (corroborated by 4 sources) - QSSR utilizes a streamlined neural network architecture and a hand-tuned implementation to maximize PS5 performance. (corroborated by 4 sources) - QSSR is designed to run on the standard PS5 GPU, whereas PSSR is exclusive to the PS5 Pro. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The technology aims to improve image detail and temporal stability on the base console. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Sony introduces QSSR AI upscaling for standard PlayStation 5 Sony is bringing AI-powered upscaling to the standard PlayStation 5 via new QSSR technology, developed with AMD to improve image detail and stability in titles like Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei. 79 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-introduces-qssr-ai-upscaling-for-standard-playstation-5 ### 2026-09-18: Sony releases PlayStation 5 system update with new features Sony has issued a PlayStation 5 system update featuring improved PSSR image quality for PS5 Pro, enhanced voice chat indicators, and new community trending features. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-releases-playstation-5-system-update-with-new-features ### 2026-09-13: Sony releases PlayStation system updates for PS5 and PS4 Sony released a system update for PlayStation consoles, enabling enhanced PSSR image quality by default on PS5 Pro and adding new community activity widgets and voice chat features to the PS5. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-releases-ps5-system-update-with-security-patches-and-pssr-enhancements --- Cite as: Sony PlayStation system software and upscaling updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sony-playstation-system-software-updates