Housemarque has released a new Returnal update 3.000.005 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. According to the official Returnal 3.000.005 patch notes, the latest update boosts visual fidelity on PS5 Pro with up to 2.5x resolution and advanced upscaling for near-4K clarity. Apart from this, the Returnal version 3.000.005 also includes general stability fixes.
Returnal 3.000.005 Patch Notes – April 30, 2025

Top Highlights
- Up to 2.5x Higher Resolution on PS5 Pro
- Advanced Upscaling Techniques for clearer 4K output
- Sharper Visuals with approximate 1700p base resolution
- No New Performance Modes like 120Hz
- Released April 30, 2025 – 4th Anniversary Update
Key Enhancements
Resolution Boost
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Returnal now renders at up to 2.5x more pixels on PS5 Pro.
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Delivers a significantly sharper and more detailed image.
Improved Image Quality
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Employs advanced upscaling, enhancing from a base resolution around 1700p to near-native 4K.
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Produces a crisper and cleaner visual output.
Performance Considerations
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No new performance enhancements such as 120Hz mode were included in this update.
Previously, a big update 3.0 added support for co-op mode and added various quality of life changes. Recently, a hotfix 3.03 was also released. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are facing various graphic and audio problems. Today’s Returnal patch 3.05 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Download free Returnal update 3.000.005 on Sony PlayStation 5.