Black Myth: Wukong
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.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUpscales 1296p to a crisp 4K image using PSSR. Eliminates fine geometry noise and aliasing seen on FSR.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProIdentical visual presentation to base PS5 Performance mode at 1080p using FSR 3 upscaling without PSSR.
Balance Mode (120Hz)
PS5 ProPSSR upscales 1296p internal resolution to 4K with shadow settings slightly lower than Quality mode.
Balance Mode (60Hz)
PS5 ProPSSR upscales 1296p to 4K image output.
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.
Balance Mode
PS5Fixed 1080p resolution without dynamic resolution scaling.
Performance Mode
PS5Noticeable frame generation artifacts during motion.
Quality Mode
PS5Outputs at 4K using dynamic resolution scaling between 1224p and 1584p upscaled with FSR.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 77Good | 86Great |
| Recommended mode | Quality Mode | Balance Mode (120Hz) |
| Modes available | 3 | 4 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 77Good
- Recommended mode
- Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 86Great
- Recommended mode
- Balance Mode (120Hz)
- Modes available
- 4
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- 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.
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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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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: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p; Balance Mode (120Hz) targets 40 FPS at 4K; Balance Mode (60Hz) targets 45 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Black Myth: Wukong run at on PS5?
On PS5, Black Myth: Wukong offers 3 graphics modes: Balance Mode targets 45 FPS at 1080p; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
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.
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 PSFoundry Performance Score of Black Myth: Wukong?
Black Myth: Wukong scores 86/100 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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