{"id":68150,"date":"2026-06-12T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=68150"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:22:54","slug":"why-was-resident-evil-requiem-the-first-game-to-adopt-the-ps5-pros-upgraded-pssr-we-talk-to-capcom-and-sie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/interviews\/why-was-resident-evil-requiem-the-first-game-to-adopt-the-ps5-pros-upgraded-pssr-we-talk-to-capcom-and-sie\/","title":{"rendered":"Why was Resident Evil Requiem the first game to adopt the PS5 Pro\u2019s upgraded PSSR? We talk to Capcom and SIE\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Resident Evil Requiem<\/strong>, the latest mainline entry in Capcom\u2019s survival horror series, has earned much praise for its evolved visuals and high graphical fidelity. It also stands out as the first title to support the upgraded version of the PS5 Pro\u2019s upscaler, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), or the so-called \u201cPSSR2.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about the graphical advancements made in Resident Evil Requiem and the upgraded PSSR, AUTOMATON recently spoke to Capcom and Sony Interactive Entertainment via email interview. The respondents are as listed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Masaru\u00a0Ijuin<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Senior Manager,\u00a0Engine Development Support Section,\u00a0R&D Foundational Technology Department, Capcom\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toshimasa Aoki<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Principal Product Manager, Product Planning Department, Sony Interactive Entertainment\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Resident<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Silky hair and evolving skin technology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2014The \u201cStrand\u201d technology in Resident Evil Requiem noticeably enhances the quality of Grace and Leon\u2019s hair, giving it that silky feeling. I\u2019ve also heard that Diana\u2019s hair in Pragmata saw a major quality upgrade in the midst of development. Did the teams exchange know-how across projects internally to achieve these improvements?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early titles such as Pragmata used polygon-based approaches, but thin polygonal strands inevitably appeared disconnected, even with MSAA or TAA, resulting in less cohesive visuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Resident Evil RE:4, improvements were made to hair quality. However, due to development constraints, the hair resolution was fixed in advance, meaning that improving performance often required sacrificing smoothness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, hair segmentation is now automatically determined based on its projected length on screen. This allows strands closer to the camera to appear smoother and more curved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This automated approach improves performance by reducing computational cost while maintaining visual quality. Additional refinements, such as improvements to the hair reflection model, also enhance the richness of the overall appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the hair simulation system has been completely rewritten from the version used in Resident Evil RE:4, with a focus on making it more intuitive and controllable for artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was achieved through close collaboration between the engine team and technical artists working on game titles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These features are part of the engine and are expected to be adopted in other titles going forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Resident<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Apart from hair, Resident Evil Requiem also shows improvements in the rendering of skin texture (subsurface scattering) on humans and creatures, effectively portraying the contrast between Grace\u2019s youthful complexion and Leon\u2019s deeply etched wrinkles. Could you explain the technological and artistic advances behind this?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rendering for\u00a0characters as a whole – including skin, hair, eyes, and teeth – has been significantly improved.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve enhanced subsurface scattering and introduced a Visibility Buffer to improve polygon density, achieving both higher frame rates and reduced memory usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, we\u2019ve implemented area-based texture streaming, as well as new simulation techniques for effects such as water surfaces.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014From Capcom\u2019s perspective, what are the most impressive aspects of the PS5 Pro?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ML-based super resolution with the new PSSR contributes most significantly to image quality. In addition, improvements to base rendering performance and enhancements to ray tracing capabilities allow for richer visual expression at a lower cost than before. Furthermore, the introduction of a CPU boost mode makes it possible to maintain higher frame rates even in scenarios that would otherwise be CPU-bound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Thank you very much.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resident Evil Requiem, the first game to adopt the upgraded version of PSSR <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Next, a question for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)\u2019s side. What kind of feedback did you get from developers and users following the release of the PS5 Pro and PSSR? I\u2019d also like to know what approach you decided to take in updating PSSR based on that feedback.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS5 achieved great success by introducing a range of new innovations, such as the ultra-high-speed SSD, ray tracing, DualSense wireless controller features, and 3D audio. At SIE, we are committed to continuously pursuing further innovation, and as part of that approach, we began planning the development of PS5 Pro even before the launch of PS5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS5 Pro delivers significant performance enhancements over PS5 across three key areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n