Summary
The Callisto Protocolhas received a big update that implements PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for the sci-fi survival horror game. PS5 Pro users can now expect higher resolutions, dramatically improved ray tracing capabilities, and even an 8K mode when playingThe Callisto Protocol.
Helmed by Glen Schofield,The Callisto Protocollaunched in late 2022 as an indirect spiritual successor to EA’sDead Space, which Schofield also directed. The game accrued praise for its striking visuals and sci-fi horror atmosphere, but a sudden release window mandate from publisher Kraftonseverely impactedThe Callisto Protocol’s state at launch. Lukewarm critical reception and the launch of theDead Spaceremake just one month later didn’t help matters either, andThe Callisto Protocolultimately missed sales expectations.
Regardless, developer Striking Distance Studios continues to work onThe Callisto Protocol. The latest update forThe Callisto Protocoladds it to theever-expanding list of PS5 Pro enhanced games, as per a new tweet from Striking Distance Studios. The headliner of this update is a new quality mode thatoutputs 8K resolution and runs at 30fps with ray tracing enabled. Impressively, full ray tracing is featured in every PS5 Pro mode forThe Callisto Protocol.
The Callisto Protocol PS5 Pro Graphics Modes
Thelist of 8K-supported games on the PS5 Procontinues to grow withThe Callisto Protocol, although it’s worth mentioning that Striking Distance Studios is upscaling from a 6K base resolution using the PS5 Pro’s PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. For players who prefer a smoother framerate,The Callisto Protocoloffers a 60fps mode that outputs a 4K image(possibly upscaled from a lower resolution) on the PS5 Pro as well. There’s also aBalanced mode that targets 40fps at 4K, which is likely native resolution for players who value image quality at a framerate greater than 30fps.
The Callisto Protocolwasn’t a financial trailblazer, but the game’s PS5 Pro enhancements seem quite compelling for players looking to dive in for the first time or even replay the sci-fi survival horror title. Striking Distance Studios also confirmed that it’s working on PS5 Pro support for its latest game[REDACTED], an isometric roguelike shooter which looks starkly different compared toThe Callisto Protocol, but is set in the same universe.
