PlayStation Portal remote player continues to evolve, with ongoing improvements designed to enhance the way players experience Remote Play and Cloud Streaming.

Since our last update in November, we’ve seen strong momentum on PS Portal. Cloud Streaming monthly users grew by 162% year-over-year in January, and over 50% of PS Portal users are now PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers – reflecting growing engagement with the cloud experience. 

As more players discover new ways to play on PS Portal, we remain committed to continuously refining performance and usability. Today, we’re pleased to share some new features and refinements for our PS Portal users.

Starting today, (March 17 PDT / March 18 CET and JST), a new system software update for PS Portal will roll out globally, introducing improvements designed to deliver higher visual fidelity, smoother interactions, and a more seamless overall experience.

Here are some details of the new features.

1080p High Quality mode

Players can now select a 1080p High Quality mode during Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. This new mode enables players to enjoy games at a higher bitrate compared to the default 1080p Standard mode, providing a smooth and high-fidelity experience.**

• To enable the mode, go to [Quick Menu] > [Max Resolution] and select [1080p High Quality] during Remote Play or Cloud Streaming.
• You can apply the change by restarting the Remote Play / Cloud Streaming session.

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Feeling lucky? Hi everyone, I’m Tommy Westerman, Senior Character Designer on Borderlands 4. Today, I’m thrilled to share insights into the making of C4sh the Rogue, the new playable Vault Hunter coming to Borderlands 4 as part of Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned* on March 26!

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Today’s PS5 system software update introduces broad support for the upgraded version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), delivering enhanced image stability, improved clarity in fine details, and more consistent performance across supported titles.

PSSR is an AI library that analyzes each frame pixel by pixel as it upscales game visuals. With this latest evolution, image reconstruction is more precise, motion stability is improved, and developers have greater flexibility to balance performance and fidelity on PS5 Pro.

Several partners are already integrating the upgraded PSSR into their titles and have shared their impressions of the results.

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Hey, everybody! Tim and I are back this week to talk about the games they are playing, a busy news week, and some big contenders that are releasing soon. This week also features an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer, Sucker Punch, for Ghost of Yōtei Legends.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | PS5
  • MLB The Show 26 | PS5 
  • Crimson Desert | PS5 
  • Death Stranding 2 | PC
    
    
• Big Walk hands-on report blog — Explore a puzzle-filled open world in this upcoming multiplayer game, where any moment with friends becomes an adventure. Experience the chaos and cooperation as you journey together.
  
  
• Helldivers 2 new Warbond —  Suit up for the Entrenched Division Premium Warbond, arriving March 17 and featuring new weapons, armors, emotes, and rewards to enhance your missions.
  
  
• Tomb Raider I-III Remastered New Challenge Mode — Dive into a free update today introducing Challenge Mode, a variety of new outfits, and a collection of fresh Trophies to earn as you explore iconic adventures anew.
  
  
• Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes coming to PS VR2 — Step into a new dimension in the Little Nightmares universe on April 24. Connect the story between Little Nightmares 1 and 2 as you uncover secrets in a haunting VR adventure.
  
  
• Seven Deadly Sins deep dive — Discover how haptic feedback and PS5 features elevate the anime-inspired world of Britannia when you enter on March 16, bringing the vibrant story and action to life.
  
  
• MLB The Show 26

Last week, we asked you to share some hard-earned loot or gaming prizes using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

BBSnakeCorn shares Snake receiving the Patriot in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

SheikhSadi80 shares Sam finding a collection of drinks in Death Stranding.

RhodWulfLeon shares Kratos opening a chest in God of War Ragnarök.

Georgie_1986_ shares Snake recovering a silly monkey in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

SeeJoshsPhotos shares Aloy and the spoils of her hunt in Horizon Zero Dawn.

Call_me_xavii shares François special rock from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

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The anime-inspired open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches March 16 on PlayStation 5. Ahead of release, we’ve unveiled a brand-new Immersion Trailer that highlights how the game leverages PS5 features to deliver a deeply tactile and responsive experience.

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MLB The Show 26 Early Access starts today, March 13, and it’s your chance to get a leg up on this year’s competition. Jump start your journey to greatness with all-new challenges at the World Baseball Classic in Diamond Dynasty*, plus experience new Programs, Events, Packs, and Player Items to get you ready to take the field. Pre-order now to receive four-day Early Access to MLB The Show 26 and a Gold Choice Pack.

With MLB The Show 26 Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll also get to enjoy all this:

• Early access to MLB The Show 26¹
• 20 The Show Packs
• 2 WBC Choice Packs
• 1 Legend Choice Pack
• 1 WBC Uniform Pack
• 1 Equipment Pack
• Double Daily Login Rewards
• 1 Cover Athlete Bat Skin Pack
• 20,000 Stubs

Don’t miss out on our pre-order loyalty discount. You will receive 10% off your Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order² if you have purchased any digital version of MLB The Show that’s been released since MLB The Show 21³. The pre-order loyalty discount expires when the game launches on March 17.

Early Access gives you so much content and an advanced look at all the action you’ll be playing in MLB The Show 26. Let’s break it down.

What’s on deck for Early Access

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The newest game in the Little Nightmares franchise, Altered Echoes, has just been announced. Soon, you’ll be able to enter the Nowhere in first person and touch the Transmission with your own two hands.

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You decide the difficulty on your replay with the free Challenge Mode patch, out today! This patch includes 40+ hours of replayability with all new outfits and upgraded abilities, a level modifier to challenge your skills, and 15 new Trophies.

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It’s not long before the monsters come back out to play. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is swooping in for its March 13 launch on PlayStation 5, with a tale of warring kingdoms and a world on the brink of destruction. 

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