15 Video Games That Will Make Your PS5 Pro Worth It

Jedi: Survivor had a rocky start, but its PS5 Pro patch finally gives the game the visual boost it deserved, with sharper resolution in both quality and performance modes. It’s still not perfect, but if you want the cleanest, most stable version of Cal’s latest adventure, the Pro is where it’s at. | © Respawn Entertainment

Assassin’s Creed Shadows blew past expectations, and on the PS5 Pro, it’s a whole new level visually. With Ray-Traced Global Illumination running at 60FPS, the lighting alone makes this one of the best-looking AC games ever and a solid reason to upgrade. | © Ubisoft

Black Myth: Wukong is a blast to play, but the visuals on the base PS5 left a lot to be desired with muddy textures and soft image quality. The PS5 Pro doesn’t fix everything, but it does clean things up enough to make the gorgeous world feel a lot more crisp and immersive. | © Game Science

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already runs well on the base PS5, but the PS5 Pro gives you a cleaner, sharper version with 4K upscaling and a steady 60 FPS. You’re not getting any huge extras, but if you want the most polished version of this detailed medieval RPG, the Pro is the way to go. | © Warhorse Studios

Yes, Forza Horizon 5 is now on PlayStation, and it looks incredible on the PS5 Pro. The upgraded hardware lets you cruise through Mexico’s vibrant landscapes with more detail and smoother performance, especially in 60fps mode. | © Playground Games

Returnal was already one of the best-looking PS5 exclusives, but the PS5 Pro patch cranks up the resolution without hurting performance. It makes the haunting world of Atropos even more intense. If you're going to suffer, you might as well do it in 2.5x the pixels. | © Climax Group

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth looked great but ran roughshod on the base PS5, especially in performance mode. On the PS5 Pro, you finally get both sharp visuals and smooth framerate, making places like the Gold Saucer and Costa del Sol look as stunning as they deserve. | © Square Enix

Dragon’s Dogma 2 struggled with performance at launch, but on the PS5 Pro, with recent patches and the boost from PSSR, it is finally the game fans hoped for. It still has its rough spots, but overall, the Pro turns a messy experience into something far more playable and visually sharp. | © Capcom

Marvel's Wolverine is being built from the ground up to take full advantage of the PS5 Pro, promising crisp 4K visuals, ray tracing, and 60 FPS all in one smooth package. If Insomniac's track record is anything to go by, this could end up being one of the most technically polished superhero games ever made. | © Insomniac Games

Monster Hunter Wilds is the most visually impressive game in the series yet, with massive biomes and detailed creatures that look unreal in motion. On PS5 Pro, you can finally enjoy both high resolution and stable framerate without having to pick between the two. | © Capcom

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most visually striking turn-based RPGs in years, with surreal environments that keep getting wilder the deeper you go. With Unreal Engine 5 and ray tracing in play, the PS5 Pro gives the game the headroom it needs to run smoothly without compromising on its dreamlike visuals. | © Sandfall Interactive

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a full Unreal Engine 5 remake of a stealth classic, and it looks way better than anyone expected. With PS5 Pro enhancements confirmed, this could be the best way to relive Snake’s legendary mission with modern visuals and smooth performance. | © Konami

Cyberpunk 2077 doesn’t have a dedicated PS5 Pro patch, but the game still significantly benefits from the extra power of this console, resulting in better resolution and smoother performance. It won’t match a high-end PC, but for console players, this is the cleanest and most stable way to experience Night City. | © CD Projekt

Death Stranding 2 will look stunning on a regular PS5, but if you want the sharpest visuals and smoothest performance right out of the gate, the PS5 Pro is your best bet. With the Pro Enhanced label already confirmed, this sequel is built to push the upgraded hardware to its limits. | © Kojima Productions

GTA VI has reportedly cost nearly $2 billion over 13 years to make, almost eight times the budget of GTA V, so you can bet Rockstar is aiming for something massive. With the enhanced power of PS5 Pro, this could be the best way to experience what might be the most detailed open-world game ever made. | © Rockstar Games