Avowed
Avowed performs admirably across PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, providing flexible display modes tailored for 30fps, 40fps 120Hz, and 60fps targets. Base PS5 experiences minor frame-pacing inconsistencies at 30fps and subtle shadow distance cutbacks in performance mode, but VRR is implemented effectively across all unlocked modes. PS5 Pro delivers minimal enhancements overall, lacking PSSR support or upgraded RT effects, but successfully stabilizes the 60fps performance mode and cleans up frame pacing in 30fps quality mode. Overall, the PS5 Pro upgrade is minor to moderate, primarily offering greater frame-rate consistency rather than visual upgrades.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
The PS5 Pro implementation is straightforward, avoiding PSSR in favor of FSR2 and maintaining the base game's visual parameters. Its key advantage is superior performance stability, locking more consistently to 60fps in performance mode and mitigating frame-pacing issues at 30fps.
Provides basic enhancements matching Series X resolution targets (1440p Quality, 1080p Performance) with improved frame-rate stability and reduced frame-pacing flaws. Does not use PSSR or feature improved RT settings.
Balanced Mode
PS5 ProVisual output similar to standard PS5 Balanced mode.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProInternal resolution caps at 1080p reconstructed with FSR2. Distant draw distances and shadows in town areas match Xbox Series X presentation.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProInternal resolutions cap at 1440p using FSR2. Hardware RT Lumen present without additional RT features over base consoles.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Avowed is a strong UE5 title on base PS5 featuring hardware RT Lumen and FSR2 upscaling. While performance mode drops resolution to sub-1080p and reduces shadow draw distance in town hubs, frame rates stay mostly within 50-60fps with functional VRR support. Quality mode targets 1440p30 but exhibits minor frame-pacing issues.
Balanced Mode
PS5Maintains high visual settings with minor shadow distance reductions in town hub areas.
Performance Mode
PS5Sub-1080p resolution dynamic scaling with FSR2. Distant shadows and foliage in town hub areas are pared back compared to Quality mode.
Quality Mode
PS5Targets 1440p using FSR2 upscaling and hardware RT-based Lumen against geometric proxies. Shadow distance and foliage density are higher than in performance mode.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
The PS5 Pro upgrade for Avowed provides basic improvements, mainly offering a smoother 60fps lock in Performance mode and reducing 30fps frame-pacing issues in Quality mode. It does not utilize PSSR upscale tech or add enhanced ray tracing effects, keeping internal resolution caps identical to Series X (1440p Quality, 1080p Performance).
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 76Good | 85Great |
| Recommended mode | Balanced Mode | Balanced Mode |
| Modes available | 3 | 3 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 76Good
- Recommended mode
- Balanced Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 85Great
- Recommended mode
- Balanced Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Quality Mode on PS5 suffers from uneven frame pacing at 30fps.
Performance mode pares back distant shadows and foliage density in town hub areas compared to other modes and platforms.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Avowed run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Avowed offers 3 graphics modes: Balanced Mode targets 40 FPS; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 1440p.
What frame rate does Avowed run at on PS5?
On PS5, Avowed offers 3 graphics modes: Balanced Mode targets 40 FPS; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 1440p.
Does Avowed support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Balanced Mode on PS5 Pro, Balanced Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Is Avowed worth playing on PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro upgrade for Avowed provides basic improvements, mainly offering a smoother 60fps lock in Performance mode and reducing 30fps frame-pacing issues in Quality mode. It does not utilize PSSR upscale tech or add enhanced ray tracing effects, keeping internal resolution caps identical to Series X (1440p Quality, 1080p Performance).
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Avowed?
Avowed scores 85/100 on PS5 Pro. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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