Dead Island 2 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Dead Island 2 performs reliably across all PlayStation platforms. PS5 leads the console versions with a native 3072x1728 resolution running at a locked 60fps, alongside upgraded shadow resolution, improved effects, dynamic environmental foliage, and drastically reduced loading times (7 seconds versus 76 seconds on PS4). Last-gen versions are capped at 30fps but maintain visual consistency; PS4 Pro runs cleanly at native 1440p, while base PS4 delivers native 1080p with minor frame hitching. Additionally, base PS4 cannot host online multiplayer sessions at launch.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Dead Island 2 on PS5 Pro delivers a smooth 60 fps target alongside PC High level graphical settings. Dynamic resolution scales up to native 4K without relying on PSSR upscaling. The result is improved clarity, shadow quality, and draw distances over the base PS5 release.
Graphics settings upgraded to match PC High preset (shadows, draw distances, contact shadows, depth of field, motion blur, texture filtering). Unlocked dynamic resolution upper bound to native 4K while maintaining a 60 fps target. PSSR is not used.
Standard
PS5 ProUnverifiedMatches PC High preset visual settings including improved shadows, draw distances, contact shadows on all objects & lights, motion blur, depth of field, and texture filtering. Resolution scales dynamically up to native 4K.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 provides a native 3072x1728 image running at a locked 60fps with no toggleable graphics modes. Enhancements over PS4 include improved shadow resolution, enhanced effects, interactive tree animations, and load times under eight seconds. Reflections rely on screen-space reflections and static cube maps.
Standard Mode
PS5UnverifiedRuns at a native 3072x1728 resolution with improved shadow quality, effects, and environmental foliage physics.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
The PS5 Pro version of Dead Island 2 elevates visual parameters to match the PC High preset, improving shadows, contact shadows, draw distances, and filtering while pushing dynamic resolution targets up to native 4K at a solid 60 fps.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 88Great | 83Great |
| Recommended mode | Standard Mode | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 88Great
- Recommended mode
- Standard Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- 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
- 83Great
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Mirrors render low-resolution warping cubemaps rather than real reflections, and screen-space reflections transition awkwardly or fail to display on reflective surfaces.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
The game does run well even on a base PS4 and even on a base Xbox One in fact so long as you're okay with a 30 frames per second cap.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry examines Dead Island 2 on PC, noting that the PS5 version targets 60fps with graphics settings equivalent to PC's medium presets for shadows and effects.Digital Foundry2023-04-25
Digital Foundry examines Dead Island 2 on PC, noting that the PS5 version targets 60fps with graphics settings equivalent to PC's medium presets for shadows and effects.
Open source - UnverifiedDambuster Studios Core Technology Director Andrew Mitchell details the PS5 Pro update for Dead Island 2. The PS5 Pro version matches PC's High preset graphical settings and unlocks the dynamic resolutWccftech2024-12-16
Dambuster Studios Core Technology Director Andrew Mitchell details the PS5 Pro update for Dead Island 2. The PS5 Pro version matches PC's High preset graphical settings and unlocks the dynamic resolution ceiling to native 4K while maintaining a solid 60 fps target, without utilizing PSSR.
Open source - UnverifiedDead Island 2 exhibits impressive technical polish across all PlayStation consoles. PS5 delivers a native 1728p image at a locked 60fps with enhanced shadows and foliage physics, while PS4 Pro runs atDigital Foundry2023-04-21
Dead Island 2 exhibits impressive technical polish across all PlayStation consoles. PS5 delivers a native 1728p image at a locked 60fps with enhanced shadows and foliage physics, while PS4 Pro runs at native 1440p30 and base PS4 targets native 1080p30.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Dead Island 2 run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Dead Island 2 offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Dead Island 2 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Dead Island 2 offers 1 graphics mode: Standard Mode targets 60 FPS at 3072x1728.
Is Dead Island 2 worth playing on PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro version of Dead Island 2 elevates visual parameters to match the PC High preset, improving shadows, contact shadows, draw distances, and filtering while pushing dynamic resolution targets up to native 4K at a solid 60 fps.
What is the best graphics mode for Dead Island 2 on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Standard — Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 scores 88/100 on PS5. The PSFoundry Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
Patch history
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We only log updates with a documented effect on graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features. None have been verified for this title yet.
The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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