Returnal’s April 19th Update Brings AMD FSR 2.0 Support and More

Housemarque and Climax Studios have rolled out the April 19th Update for their popular sci-fi action game, Returnal. This update brings several significant changes and improvements, including support for AMD FSR 2.0 and the option to rebuild your PSO cache data manually. After installing the update, players can expect better performance and a smoother gaming experience.

AMD FSR 2.0 Support: The update introduces support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 2.0, a cutting-edge upscaling technology that aims to enhance in-game visuals while maintaining a high frame rate. With this feature, Returnal players can enjoy better graphics without sacrificing performance.

Option to Rebuild PSO Cache: The update adds an option to manually rebuild the Pipeline State Object (PSO) cache in the game’s settings under Graphics. This feature helps optimize performance by allowing players to clear and rebuild the cache data, potentially reducing stuttering and other graphical issues.

Bug Fixes and Improvements: The April 19th Update addresses several in-game issues, such as hitches that can occur during boss fights, an out-of-world issue when loading into the start room of Crimson Wastes after suspending, and issues with the sandstorm effect in Crimson Wastes.

Returnal April 19 Patch Notes

• Upgraded to AMD FSR 2
• Added option to manually rebuild PSO cache to Settings > Graphics
• Fixed specific hitches that can occur during boss fights
• Fixed out of world issue when loading into the start room of Crimson Wastes after suspending
• Fixed issue with sandstorm appearing where it shouldn’t in Crimson Wastes
• Also fixed issue with sandstorm vignette sometimes appearing on Crimson Wastes after suspending

The update will be automatically downloaded the next time you launch the Steam client. For those who want to dive into the full patch notes, they are available on the game’s official website.