PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.7.284. This update introduces software-based anisotropic filtering (AF) for its GS/Hardware rendering path. The new feature, implemented via shaders, improves texture clarity at oblique angles, enhancing visual fidelity within emulated games. This release follows earlier late March updates that addressed rendering issues and enhanced Emotion Engine memory mapping, continuing the project's focus on both accuracy and visual improvements. The addition of shader-based AF provides an alternative to hardware-driven implementations, offering more control and potential compatibility benefits across various GPU configurations.