The PS5 Pro version of Survivor misses a huge opportunity

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor unfortunately it's experiencing a case of déjà vu this week, as it's been discovered that the game actually runs worse on the recently released PS5 Pro. In a Digital Foundry video, it was revealed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor experiences some significant performance issues on the enhanced version of the Sony console.

After the game's controversial launch last year, which was also linked to performance issues, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor unfortunately found itself in the same boat as the PS5 Pro. From flickering textures to lighting issues, Star Wars Jedi Survivor on PS5 Pro was one of many games plagued by graphical issues on the new hardware. While it's not the only title to face poor performance, this is a particularly hard blow for developer Respawn Star Wars story, as it was an opportunity to right the wrongs of its infamous PC launch.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor misses the chance to bounce back from its initial release

Big problems from the beginning hurt Respawn's Jedi adventure

Last year, the highly anticipated sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order it didn't have the launch Respawn was hoping for, at least on PC. Player feedback regarding the game's performance issues has caused some review bombs Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on Steam. While the game has since been fixed for most players, finding themselves embroiled in the same controversy with such an anticipated console puts Respawn in a tough spot. A solid PS5 Pro launch could have sparked more interest Star Wars Jedi: Survivorbut even today the game continues to cause problems for some PC players. It may not be as widespread an issue after its various updates, but a recent negative review on Steam by PrinceXavieR states that the game still features an “onslaught of stutters and frame drops” when attempting to play.

The PSSR feature of the PS5 Pro is believed to be responsible for the visual issues. The intent of PSSR is to enhance textures for a sharper image using artificial intelligence.

Adding the PS5 Pro to the mix is ​​a double whammy of bad press when it comes to performance. The most unfortunate thing is that, even with performance issues, many enjoyed the gameplay and story Star Wars Jedi: Survivorbut significant obstacles like texture flickering and lighting issues can quickly take a player out of the experience. Publisher EA has addressed the situation, saying it is being “actively investigated,” but there's no official word yet on when to expect a full fix.

Other games experiencing performance issues on PS5 Pro

• Alan Wake 2
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Remake of Silent Hill 2

Hopefully, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will soon fully benefit from the PS5 Pro specs

Sony's beefed-up PS5 is off to a great start

Despite the attractive price associated with the console, sales of the PS5 Pro appear positive, with early numbers showing that it is comparable to the PS4 Pro. While the various performance issues for some titles are disappointing, hopefully the games mentioned above will be fixed as soon as possible, so that each game can get the benefit of showcasing console specs early in its lifecycle.

Some affected games, such as
Black operations 6
are facing “glittering” graphics problems.

There is no clear indication as to when these graphical issues plaguing some PS5 Pro games will end, however Star Wars Jedi: Survivor it is a title that is probably the one most affected by controversy. The recurrence of such a frustrating issue is disappointing for both players and its developers. Only time will tell if the texture and lighting issues will improve, but until then some may want to wait to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS5 Pro until it is optimized correctly.