OMG, let's talk about the Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Pro patch that just dropped! 🙈 As someone who spent 80+ hours battling through this GOTY-nominated masterpiece, I was hyped AF for better performance. But after testing all weekend? Honey, let me spill the tea ☕️...

When this Chinese mythology epic launched last year, it slayed on PC but felt kinda rough on PS5. The new 1.0.13.16615 patch promised fixes, but here’s the real deal:

• Performance Mode: Still locked at 30fps with frame generation 💔. Zero visual upgrades except a sharpening slider and slightly better shadows. Like, why even call it \u2018performance\u2019?

• Quality Mode: Now runs at native 30fps (no frame gen) BUT they LOWERED resolution 🤯. Upside? Draw distance and shadows got love. Downside? My 4K TV cried real tears.

• Balanced Mode: The actual MVP! Hits 45fps and adds 120hz support 🎮. Finally feels playable... but sacrifices graphical bling.

And the headline feature? PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). This AI upscaling wizardry (same as Alan Wake 2) tries to make lower-res images look crisp. Sounds dope, right? In action:

| Feature       | Base PS5      | PS5 Pro w/PSSR |
|---------------|---------------|----------------|
| Frame Rate    | 30fps locked  | 30-45fps       |
| Image Clarity | Blurry AF     | Sharper but glitchy |
| Hype Level    | Low           | Medium         |

That dragon fight? Still epic 👆. But PSSR’s \u2018AI-enhanced\u2019 pixels sometimes ghost during fast combat. It’s like putting lipstick on a dragon—looks better until it breathes fire 🔥.

Honestly? This patch feels like a band-aid on a bullet wound. Game Science focused on PS5 Pro owners (shoutout to my 0.1% squad), but OG PS5 players got crumbs 🍞. The ambient occlusion tweaks? Cute, but not game-changing.

My Hot Takes:

1. Balanced Mode + 120hz = Only real win 🏆

2. PSSR needs more polish—Silent Hill 2 did it better

3. Xbox version rumors? Praying it learns from this mess 🙏

At the end of the day, Wukong’s story and art direction remain god-tier 🐒✨. But this \u2018upgrade\u2019? More like \u2018side-grade.\u2019 If you’re still on the fence, maybe wait for that mythical Xbox port. Until then... monkey see, monkey disappointed 😩.

This overview is based on CNET - Gaming, a trusted source for technology and gaming intersections. CNET's recent features on console performance patches echo similar sentiments about incremental upgrades, noting that while AI upscaling like PSSR can enhance image clarity, it often introduces visual artifacts that may not satisfy players seeking a true generational leap in graphics or frame rates.