Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Brings PSSR 2.0 to PS5 Pro

Buyers for PlayStation 5 Pro systems will see immediate visual improvements when the updated version of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag launches next month. The new release adds advanced ray tracing and next-generation upscaling to the game, which changes how the title renders on current hardware. This update matters because it unlocks graphical features that were previously unavailable on the base PS5 console, giving Pro owners a distinct advantage in visual fidelity.

Next-gen upscaling and ray tracing enhance visuals on July 9 release

Ubisoft developed this version of the game specifically for the latest generation of consoles and personal computers. The studio rebuilt the title using the most recent iteration of the Anvil engine to support these new technical features. The update targets PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms for a unified release.

• PS5 Pro Graphics Mode – Performance: Upscaled 4K, 60 FPS, Ray-traced Global Illumination, Ray-traced Specular Reflections, PSSR 2.0
• PS5 Pro Graphics Mode – Fidelity: Upscaled 4K, 30 FPS, Ray-traced Global Illumination, Ray-traced Specular Reflections, PSSR 2.0
• PS5 Pro Graphics Mode – Balanced: Upscaled 4K, 40 FPS, Ray-traced Global Illumination, Ray-traced Specular Reflections, PSSR 2.0
• Engine: Latest version of the Anvil engine
• PS5 Graphics Mode – Performance: Upscaled 4K, 60 FPS

The PS5 Pro version introduces PSSR 2.0 upscaling technology alongside ray-traced global illumination and specular reflections. Players can choose between three distinct graphics modes on the Pro console. The performance mode targets an upscaled 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The fidelity mode maintains the same resolution and ray tracing effects but caps the frame rate at 30 frames per second. The balanced mode offers a middle ground at 40 frames per second with the same visual enhancements.

Base PS5 consoles also receive graphical updates, though they lack the advanced ray tracing capabilities of the Pro model. The standard PS5 version supports the same three modes: performance at 60 FPS, fidelity at 30 FPS, and balanced at 40 FPS. All modes on the base console deliver upscaled 4K resolution. Ubisoft states that the Pro console provides a better implementation of the ray-tracing features compared to the base hardware.

The game is scheduled to arrive on all supported platforms on July 9, 2026. The price for the PS5 Pro version is listed at 899.99 USD, which is approximately $900. This pricing applies to the specific PS5 Pro edition of the title.

When we covered the last assassin’s creed black flag resynced update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. This update builds upon previous performance adjustments by introducing advanced graphical enhancements tailored for specific console hardware.

The update confirms that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will support PSSR 2.0 and advanced ray tracing on PS5 Pro. Players on base PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC will receive the game with upscaled 4K support across multiple frame rate options on July 9.