PS5 Pro Boost Mode, Ghost of Tsushima PC & Kingdom Come 2

Hardware News: PS5 Pro and GPU Developments

New reports suggest the PlayStation 5 Pro will feature an 'Ultra-Boost' mode to enhance existing backwards-compatible titles that do not receive dedicated patches.
While specific technical details remain scant, it is anticipated to leverage the console's increased CPU power and potential full GPU configuration to stabilize performance, clear up dynamic resolution scaling (DRS) issues, and potentially maintain higher resolutions in frame-rate limited titles.
Developers are currently being briefed on whether their titles will automatically benefit from this hands-off mode or if a manual PS5 Pro patch is required for more substantial enhancements, such as PSSR upscaling.

Recent presentations from GDC highlighted advancements in ray tracing and DX12 memory management, particularly focusing on the Snowdrop engine.
Discussion also covered the expansion of GeForce Now's 4080 tier to include VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, significantly reducing micro-stutter and providing a more fluid cloud-gaming experience that rivals local hardware.

Nixxes is handling the port of Ghost of Tsushima to PC.
The team analyzed the released specifications, noting they follow a similar MO to previous Nixxes ports, targeting PS5 levels of fidelity.
There is curiosity surrounding how the game handles VRAM and PCIe bandwidth, given its origins as a PS4 title.

Warhorse Studios revealed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which continues to utilize the CryEngine.
The trailer showcases impressive Global Illumination (GI) and naturalistic environment rendering, maintaining the distinct visual style of the first game rather than adopting the common Unreal Engine 5 aesthetic.

Apple has updated its policies to allow emulators on the App Store.
While the initial Delta emulator launch offers a seamless experience for retro systems like GBA, performance and configuration options for systems like N64 and DS leave room for improvement.

"I think this is a great first step. And I think we're going to see better emulators, more refined emulators on iPhone soon."

The introduction of a PlayStation overlay and trophy support on PC indicates a shift in Sony's strategy to treat PC as a first-class platform.
The team discussed whether this signifies a shift towards day-and-date releases for major exclusives, which could help maximize profitability given the massive development budgets associated with current AAA titles.