The Callisto Protocol Haunts in 8K with Huge PS5 Pro Patch

Redacted also running in 8K at 60fps

by Sammy Barker 12:30am

The Callisto Protocol, still a frontrunner for best PS5 graphics, will look better than ever thanks to a surprise PS5 Pro patch, which ups the game’s resolution to 8K.

You’ll have two ways to escape the Black Iron Prison on Sony’s supercharged system: 8K at 30fps or 4K at 60fps. Both options feature full ray tracing.

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In the case of the 8K option, the game’s being upscaled from 6K, but depending on the solution the developer’s using, that could look incredible for all 12 people who own a compatible display.

In other news, dev Striking Distance Studios is also updating its isometric roguelike Redacted for the PS5 Pro. That game will run in supersampled 4K at 120fps or in 8K at 60fps on Sony’s new system.

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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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Kiefer-Sutherland
Yesterday, 11:36pm

I think this game was very underrated. I preferred it to the Dead Space remake and actually thought the melee combat was really good and satisfying. Just tried the pro update and graphically it’s still one of the best looking games this gen.

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Blofse
Yesterday, 11:41pm

12 people? Thought Samsung's could do 8k? OLED is out of the question. But brilliant if you have a Samsung 8k!

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nessisonett
Yesterday, 11:43pm

I love that my base console’s box has a big 8K logo on it despite I think The Touryst being the only 8K game on the entire console.

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ShogunRok
Yesterday, 11:54pm

Nightmare timeline where meaningful PS5 Pro patches are exclusive to sh*t games.

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Loamy
12:07am

This is great news! The Callisto Protocol was awesome even if it didn't live up to the hype.

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Bigmanfan
12:11am

@Kiefer-Sutherland No joke, I am literally watching 24 right now, so your username got quite the laugh out of me lol.

Got the game on Plus but never started it so i guess this is the perfect time to start it.

@nessisonett Don't worry because you don't own a 8K TV like 99.99% of people on the planet so it makes no difference to you.

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Loamy
12:18am

@DennisReynolds it's actuallly pretty good if you don't come in expecting the second coming of Christ.

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Nepp67
12:25am

@Kiefer-Sutherland If it wasn't so disappointing in its combat and didn't have so many vents to crawl through I might have enjoyed it.

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Ralizah
12:26am

Get back to me when the 16k 15fps patch drops.

@Loamy Literally. Media hype killed this game. It's not spectacular, but it's solid fun. Definitely worth playing with tempered expectations.

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Weebleman
12:39am

I enjoyed this for what it was and it really is one hell of a good looking game. Will pop this on download to check it out on the pro.

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Andy22385
59m ago

People are talking like 8K TVs are expensive. They're under £1000. My OLED was that expensive. (Still think 8K is pointless though)

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Drago201
22m ago

@ShogunRok I'm shocked with how much of a loss it was to the company they even bothered with it 😅

Decent game that I enjoyed enough to Platinum. It already looked amazing on Series X and base PS5. Unfortunately, Dead Space and RE 4 Remakes came out a few months later and completely overshadowed Callisto. But that's besides the point. I am looking forward to checking out the update when I pick up a PS5 Pro soon.

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belmont
8m ago

The Callisto Protocol might be the most broken game you can play from the disk without updating. I have the PS4 disk and the game, after the end of chapter one, plays literally like a slow motion replay from a football game. I was not a big fan of the battle system but I enjoyed the story up to the ending that was hilariously bad.