Deeper dive into PS5 Pro improvements, plus first details on upcoming season 4 – PlayStation.Blog

From Ray Tracing on the track to unprecedented detail with 8K, discover how EA Sports and Codemasters used PS5 Pro’s groundbreaking technology to create F1 24 Look and play better. Si Lumb, Technical Producer at Codemasters, shares insight on what players can expect when playing F1 24 on PS5 Pro — plus more details on Season 4 and the trial Free play coming soon.

Enhanced for PS5 Pro, F1 24 takes full advantage of the console’s exclusive technologies and improved graphics capabilities depending on the display options players choose in the settings menu.

“PlayStation Super Spectral Resolution (PSSR) allows us to push Ray Tracing images to 4K without sacrificing image quality in Quality Mode,” said Si. “The increased power in the PS5 Pro’s GPU gives us the ability to double the 120Hz resolution in Performance Mode, and with some clever frame reordering we can even can set 32 ​​million pixels of 8K at 60Hz in Resolution Mode.

While Ray Tracing is available on PS5 during F1 24 race replays, the power of PS5 Pro will support this technology during on-track racing when Quality Mode is selected.

“Ray tracing allows us to simulate lighting for enhanced realism, making reflections, shadows and lighting more realistic. These enhancements deliver a more realistic experience, especially on a car’s mirror-polished chassis, undulating and detailed track terrain, or diverse surrounding track environments. This is even more prominent in wet conditions, where reflections from puddles or shiny surfaces play an important role in the immersion process.”

In a first for EA Sports, PS5 Pro F1 24 enhancements enable 8K/60Hz support when using a compatible display in Resolution Mode. All 25 races in the game are enhanced both on and off the track, and with different weather and time of day options for each race, players are bound to discover a favorite circuit new at 8K/60Hz.

“For the ultimate 8K visual performance, I recommend using Spa Francorchamps at sunset when the weather is clear. The elevation changes and dense foliage at the Spa, combined with the incredible detail and depth delivered by 8K, create a visually stunning experience. The track’s wide angles and long straights showcase its high pixel count, while dynamic lighting and shadows give you a real sense of immersion as the light moves across the circuit.”

By leveraging the power of PS5 Pro to work in harmony with F1 24’s EGO Engine, the development team plans to push the limits of graphical performance for future releases.

“We’ve learned a lot from this release and the foundation laid in F1 24 will help us take full advantage of the power of PS5 Pro going forward. We’re especially interested in expanding the use of technologies like PSSR across more modes and further optimizing our ray tracing and high frame rates. As we continue to push the limits of the EGO engine, we look forward to delivering even more groundbreaking advancements in upcoming F1 titles.”

No matter which graphics mode players choose, the PS5 Pro’s improvements will make a noticeable difference throughout the game when you first load F1 24.

“Whether it’s the enhanced clarity in Performance Mode, the sharper details and more vibrant images of our new 8K Resolution Mode, or the dramatic improvements in lighting and reflection projected—thanks to Ray Tracing—in Quality Mode, each feature adds realism, immersion, and scale to bring F1 to life on your screen.”

For Season 4 of F1 24, players across all PlayStation platforms can race to unlock several new customization items, with one such item fit for a champion. Additionally, the new Pro Challenge at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas features Oscar Piastri and a selection of Race Scenarios, including a pair from Abu Dhabi 2021, each with usable rewards used throughout the game. Stay tuned for the full reveal on November 19.

For those who haven’t yet played F1 24, there’s no better time, as from November 21 to 24, F1 24 will be free to download and play, with the chance to test drive the full game, including both PS5 Pro features plus double XP time for the Podium Pass. Everything from a revamped Career mode to thrilling multiplayer will be available, with all progress carried over to the full game.