Black Myth: Wukong — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Black Myth: Wukong on PS5 features three distinct graphics modes, each presenting notable technical compromises. Quality mode offers the best visual output with dynamic resolution scaling between 1224p and 1584p, though its frame rate remains unlocked in the 30s. Balance mode runs at a fixed 1080p with an awkward 45 fps cap that causes heavy frame-pacing judder on standard displays. Performance mode uses frame generation from a 30 fps base to output 60 fps, resulting in significant input lag and motion artifacts. Quality mode is currently the most playable option on standard PS5 hardware.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
On PS5 Pro, Black Myth: Wukong gains a clear visual advantage in Quality and Balance modes thanks to PSSR upscaling to 4K from 1296p. However, Performance mode remains unimproved, sticking to base PS5 settings at 1080p with FSR 3 frame generation.
Quality and Balance modes utilize PSSR to upscale from 1296p internal resolution to 4K. Performance mode remains unenhanced at 1080p with frame generation.
Balance Mode (120Hz)
PS5 ProUnverifiedPSSR upscales 1296p internal resolution to 4K with shadow settings slightly lower than Quality mode.
Balance Mode (60Hz)
PS5 ProUnverifiedPSSR upscales 1296p to 4K image output.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedUpscales 1296p to a crisp 4K image using PSSR. Eliminates fine geometry noise and aliasing seen on FSR.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedIdentical visual presentation to base PS5 Performance mode at 1080p using FSR 3 upscaling without PSSR.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Black Myth: Wukong on PS5 suffers from technical drawbacks in all available modes. Quality mode delivers the cleanest presentation despite an unlocked frame rate in the 30s. Balance mode is hindered by a 45 fps cap, and Performance mode suffers from high input latency due to frame generation.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedOutputs at 4K using dynamic resolution scaling between 1224p and 1584p upscaled with FSR.
Balance Mode
PS5UnverifiedFixed 1080p resolution without dynamic resolution scaling.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedNoticeable frame generation artifacts during motion.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro provides a clear image quality enhancement in Quality and Balance modes by using PSSR to reconstruct 1296p internal resolution to 4K. However, Performance mode is completely unchanged, retaining base PS5's 1080p resolution and frame generation.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 75Good | 78Good |
| Recommended mode | Quality Mode | Balance Mode (120Hz) |
| Modes available | 3 | 4 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 75Good
- Recommended mode
- Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 78Good
- Recommended mode
- Balance Mode (120Hz)
- Modes available
- 4
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Performance mode utilizes frame generation from an internal 30 fps base to target 60 fps, causing significantly increased input latency and visible frame persistence artifacts.
Balance mode uses an arbitrary 45 fps frame rate cap, resulting in noticeable stutter and bad frame pacing on 60Hz and 120Hz displays.
Performance mode utilizes frame generation on top of a 30fps base, causing noticeable input lag and framerate dips during fast camera pans.
Balance mode targets 45fps at 60Hz output, creating uneven frame timing between 16ms and 33ms.
PS5 Pro Performance mode fails to utilize PSSR or higher rendering resolution, maintaining base console 1080p output and frame generation latency.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Black Myth: Wukong Updated! PlayStation 5 Pro Support Added - But Is Base PS5 Improved Too? · Comments.
Black Myth: Wukong - PS5 Tech Review - Excellent Visuals, But Too Many Tech Problems.
Go to channel Digital Foundry · Black Myth: Wukong PC Best Settings, PS5 Comparisons, Performance Testing + More. Digital Foundry•208K views.
After our look at the Black Myth: Wukong high-end PC experience, we're going back to basics with a look at optimised settings with a ...
All that and much more in my Technical Review of Black Myth Wukong on PS5 Pro and PS5. ... Go to channel Digital Foundry · Black Myth: Wukong ...
The game really looked the same visually but there was a noticeable difference in the performance the FPS.
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry examines Black Myth: Wukong on PS5, highlighting technical flaws across its Quality, Balance, and Performance modes. The article also uses a PC simulation to explore how proposed settiDigital Foundry2024-09-12
Digital Foundry examines Black Myth: Wukong on PS5, highlighting technical flaws across its Quality, Balance, and Performance modes. The article also uses a PC simulation to explore how proposed settings tweaks and potential PS5 Pro hardware could address the game's image quality and latency issues.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates the post-launch patch for Black Myth: Wukong on PS5 and its newly added PS5 Pro support. The update stabilizes frame rates on PS5, adds a sharpening slider, and introduces a Digital Foundry2024-12-26
Digital Foundry evaluates the post-launch patch for Black Myth: Wukong on PS5 and its newly added PS5 Pro support. The update stabilizes frame rates on PS5, adds a sharpening slider, and introduces a 40fps 120Hz mode for Balance mode. On PS5 Pro, Quality and Balance modes utilize PSSR to upscale from 1296p to 4K, though Performance mode remains largely unchanged at 1080p using frame generation.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Black Myth: Wukong run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Black Myth: Wukong offers 4 graphics modes: Balance Mode (120Hz) targets 40 FPS at 4K; Balance Mode (60Hz) targets 45 FPS at 4K; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
What frame rate does Black Myth: Wukong run at on PS5?
On PS5, Black Myth: Wukong offers 3 graphics modes: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Balance Mode targets 45 FPS at 1080p; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
Does Black Myth: Wukong support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Balance Mode (120Hz) on PS5 Pro runs with 120 Hz output on a compatible display. That is a 120 Hz output container with a higher frame-rate range — no mode targets a locked 120 FPS.
Does Black Myth: Wukong use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Black Myth: Wukong uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Black Myth: Wukong worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro provides a clear image quality enhancement in Quality and Balance modes by using PSSR to reconstruct 1296p internal resolution to 4K. However, Performance mode is completely unchanged, retaining base PS5's 1080p resolution and frame generation.
What is the best graphics mode for Black Myth: Wukong on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Balance Mode (120Hz) — Balance Mode (120Hz) targets 40 FPS at 4K. Highest frame rate: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
Patch history
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The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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