Sony and AMD are deepening their collaboration by integrating AI into PlayStation to enhance graphics and gameplay.
Sony aims to improve game graphics
According to The Verge, the two companies are already collaborating on the PS5 Pro and its GPUs based on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture. The PS5 Pro uses a feature called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution to enhance image clarity and frame rates. The new GPUs combine what was already offered in the PS5 with elements from the RDNA3 architecture. Furthermore, ray tracing and custom machine learning components created for the PS5 Pro are employed. These technologies are key to the future collaboration of Sony and AMD. A 37-minute presentation discusses the technical aspects of the PS5 Pro and the 'Amethyst' project, which includes machine learning elements for graphics and gameplay.
The technology goes beyond PlayStation
The collaboration between Sony and AMD aims to push gaming tech even further. Their results are starting to show with future updates, such as the potential PS6. The companies plan to extend these technologies broadly for use across PC and console cloud platforms.
The future of technology and expectations
Sony and AMD see significant potential in ray tracing and machine learning technologies. According to Cerny, the implementation of technologies from the 'Amethyst' project might take until the PS6 release, given that developing a new console is roughly a four-year journey.
The collaboration between Sony and AMD with a focus on AI and machine learning opens new possibilities for gaming technologies and their future development.
