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PS5 mode breakdown
| Mode | Target / presentation | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 30 fps target; strongest image quality | You value detail and stable cinematic presentation |
| Balanced | 40 fps target; intended for 120 Hz displays | You want a middle ground and own a 120 Hz screen |
| Performance | 60 fps target; added by Day One patch | Responsiveness matters more than maximum detail |
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Day One patch context
Some launch reviews were produced without the finished 60 fps mode. Post-patch impressions reported a meaningful improvement in responsiveness while still noting soft image quality, texture clipping and occasional terrain bugs.
When comparing videos, check the upload date and patch version. Pre-release captures can make the console version look slower than the build players actually received.
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PS5 Pro and Xbox Series
Launch technical writing described PS5 Pro as feeling near 60 fps in Performance mode and Xbox Series X around 40–50 in a Balanced profile, but those were hands-on impressions rather than instrumented frame-time tests. We do not label those observations as locked results.
For Xbox Series S, no reliable instrumented mode table was present in the supplied material. Check the current in-game display menu and official patch notes.
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Display setup tips
- Enable 120 Hz output on the console and TV if you want the 40 fps Balanced mode to present correctly.
- Enable VRR where supported to soften smaller frame-rate swings.
- Disable TV motion smoothing; use Game Mode for lower latency.
- Restart the game after a patch before comparing modes.
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Performance FAQ
Does the PS5 version run at 60 fps?
It has a Performance mode targeting 60 fps after the Day One patch. It is not guaranteed to remain locked in every scene.
Is Balanced mode 40 fps?
Launch coverage describes a 40 fps Balanced profile, best paired with a 120 Hz display.
Which mode should I choose?
Start with Performance for responsiveness; choose Quality for detail or Balanced as the 120 Hz middle ground.
Evidence
Sources & verification
- GamingTrend review and updatePre- and post-Day One patch PS5 observations
- IGN technical impressionsPC, PS5 Pro and Xbox hands-on context
- PlayStation StoreOfficial PS5 destination
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