If you play ARC Raiders on PlayStation 5 Pro, you will soon receive a free upgrade that enhances the game’s visuals. Update 1.26 introduces an improved version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, using machine-learning upscaling to deliver sharper image quality and better overall clarity.
Since its launch in October 2025, ARC Raiders has grown into one of the most successful releases of the year and a leading title in the extraction shooter genre. Although player activity has begun to level out, Embark Studios continues to support the game with technical improvements and ongoing updates.
ARC Raiders PS5 Pro Upgrade Improves PSSR
With update 1.26 launching on April 28, you gain access to an enhanced visual mode on PlayStation 5 Pro at no extra cost. This upgrade centers on a refined version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), designed to deliver a cleaner and more stable image.
The improved system evaluates each frame at a granular level and reconstructs a sharper final output. You see stronger detail retention across complex surfaces and distant geometry.
You will notice the difference most in dense, high-detail areas. Busy environments that once showed minor instability now appear steadier and more defined.
Key visual improvements include:
- Reduced flickering on fine patterns
- Less shimmering on thin geometry and distant objects
- More accurate reconstruction of moving elements
- Clearer presentation of small environmental details
Motion handling also benefits from the update. When objects move quickly across the screen, the upgraded solution tracks them more precisely than earlier upscaling methods.
Rain effects stand out as a practical example. Transparent droplets and layered weather effects now show less ghosting, which helps you maintain visual clarity during firefights in stormy conditions.
The upgrade applies exclusively to PlayStation 5 Pro hardware. If you play on the standard PlayStation 5, you continue using Temporal Super Resolution (TSR), with no changes to your current image reconstruction method.
| Feature | PS5 Pro (PSSR Updated) | Base PS5 (TSR) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Method | Latest PSSR revision | Temporal Super Resolution |
| Image Stability | Improved | Unchanged |
| Motion Clarity | Enhanced reconstruction | Standard TSR behavior |
| Availability | Update 1.26 (April 28) | Ongoing |
You do not sacrifice performance to gain these improvements. The enhanced reconstruction runs without introducing a frame rate penalty on PS5 Pro.
This visual update arrives alongside the Riven Tides content drop. The expansion introduces a new map and the ARC Turbine enemy, adding fresh combat scenarios that highlight the sharper presentation.
ARC Raiders first launched on October 30, 2025. Embark Studios continues to refine its third-person extraction shooter through steady post-launch support.
Riven Tides marks the final planned entry on the previously shared 2026 roadmap. The studio has not confirmed what follows, but it has stated that it will keep exploring new technologies to push image quality further as hardware and tools evolve.
As you move through hostile zones and confront mechanical threats, the upgraded PSSR ensures that visual clarity keeps pace with the game’s expanding scope.
