NEWS PS4 Update 4.5

Although not every game takes advantage of the extra power of the PlayStation PS4 Pro, most will soon be forced to do so with the release of Update 4.5. According to beta testers for the new system patch, Update 4.5 will include a feature called ‘Boost Mode’ that helps any game run better on the PS4 pro console.

It’s interesting to note that Sony did not detail Boost Mode in its blog post for Update 4.5, choosing instead to focus on external HDD support and the ability to customize wallpapers. Perhaps Boost Mode is not a guaranteed feature for PS4 Update 4.5 and Sony is merely testing to see if it actually “works.”


For those that are curious, Boost Mode will apparently improve gameplay for titles that were released prior to the PS4 Pro’s debut at the end of last year. Mileage will vary based on the game, but one of the improvements highlighted by the Boost Mode description is higher frame rates.