Is Elden Ring 120fps on PS5?
Despite the PS5’s touted capabilities, the question lingers: Is Elden Ring capable of running at 120fps on Sony’s next-generation console?
Direct Answer
Short answer: No, Elden Ring on PS5 does not consistently run at 120fps. The game reportedly struggles to maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS, even when optimized to prioritize frame rate over image quality.
Prior Experience
Elden Ring’s developers, From Software, have been open about the challenges they faced during the game’s development cycle. In a recent interview, they mentioned that reaching 120fps on PlayStation 5 was a crucial goal, but ultimately achieved only sporadically:
The Struggle Is Real
What can we expect?
Unfortunately, the current performance analysis suggests that Elden Ring on PS5 will, at best, average frame rates around 40-50 FPS, with quality mode running at a smooth 30 FPS on the most demanding scenes (Source: Eurogamer).
Comparative Analyses
What others have said:
| Source | Frame Rate |
|---|---|
| Digital Foundry | Sporadic 120 FPS1 |
| Reddit [r/PS5Discussion] | 50 FPS on PS5 standard mode |
| YouTube Streamer [PineTalk] | 40-50 FPS on mid-range PC |
| – | ————- |
Practical Solutions
Solution 1: Lower Frame Rate for Improved Image Quality
• Lower the graphical settings to Prioritize Frame Rate mode (~25-30 FPS) at the expense of visual details.
• Experiment with adjustable frame rate caps to prioritize performance.
Solution 2: Reduce Resolution to Boost Performance
• Diminish resolution settings (1,366 × 750 or lower) for stable 60 FPS gameplay with reduced image quality.
• Utilize resolution scaling using Lossless Scaling or Magpie software to enhance picture quality.
In-depth Analysis
- Theoretically, 120Hz should be achievable considering the PS5’s prowess, but technical constraints related to physics and game engineering hinder its adoption.
- Prioritizing quality over frame rate mode, Elden Ring does not benefit from increased sampling rates (144Hz for example).
- Motion interpolation is absent due to From Software’s adherence to locked 24 FPS to ensure fluid gameplay and precise control experiences.
Conclusion
Conclusion: Elden Ring PS5 is not capably running at 120fps, due to challenges in game engine optimization for the PS5 hardware configuration. Alternative settings can potentially improve performance while trading quality for speed.
Sources referenced or employed herein:
1 Digital Foundry, Elden Ring PS5 Frame Rate Experiment 14 FPS →
15 Feb 2022
: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/Elden-Ring
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