Pragmata PS5 Pro Update: Version 1.21 Adds Resolution Boost
▼ Summary
– Patch 1.21 raised Pragmata’s PS5 Pro internal resolution from 864p to 1080p, matching the base PS5’s 60fps mode.
– The update fixed lower-resolution ray-traced reflections on PS5 Pro and improved overall image quality.
– The change was first reported by Brazil Pixel using custom testing tools on version 1.21.
– Performance remains similar, though challenging areas like cutscenes or battles may cause slight frame-rate dips.
– The PS5 Pro is still the most likely console to lock to 60fps, with any drops staying within VRR range.
The PS5 Pro version of Pragmata has received a welcome resolution boost with patch 1.21, fixing an odd quirk that made the enhanced console render at a lower internal resolution than the base PS5 in its 60fps mode. Previously, the Pro ran at 864p internally, while the standard console hit 1080p. That disparity has now been corrected, bringing the Pro version up to parity with the base hardware’s native output.
The original gap was partially masked by PSSR upscaling, a Pro-exclusive feature that replaced the base console’s FSR solution. However, ray-traced reflections on the Pro actually looked worse than on the standard PS5, because they were rendered at a lower resolution. With version 1.21, that problem is solved, and the overall image quality sees a noticeable improvement.
The discovery came from Brazil Pixel, who tested the update with custom tools and found the higher internal resolution. Our earlier analysis covered version 1.20, so this gives us a clear before-and-after comparison. We revisited Pragmata on PS5 Pro to verify the findings and capture screenshots. The difference is especially visible on geometry and effects with long straight lines or edges, such as holographic lines and metal components.
Performance remains largely stable, though there is potential for slight frame-rate dips in the most demanding scenes. We observed these primarily in cutscenes where Diana’s computationally heavy hair fills more of the screen, and occasionally during combat. The PS5 Pro was already the most reliable console for locking to 60fps, so any drops should stay comfortably within the 48-60Hz VRR window.
For those interested in further resolution experiments, it’s worth checking out how to activate a 1440p quality mode on the base PS5. It’s amusing that it works at all, even if performance leaves something to be desired.
(Source: Digitalfoundry.net)
