Dead Island 2
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 ProMatches 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
PS5Runs at a native 3072x1728 resolution with improved shadow quality, effects, and environmental foliage physics.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
PS4 Pro delivers a native 2560x1440 image at a steady 30fps target. It shares visual settings with the base PS4 but offers a sharper output resolution and supports hosting online multiplayer games.
Standard Mode
PS4 ProPushes a crisp native 2560x1440 presentation matching base PS4 graphic settings.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4
Base PS4 runs at native 1080p targeting 30fps. Most play areas sustain 30fps cleanly, though minor hitching occurs during UI actions or weapon pickups. Base PS4 consoles cannot host online sessions at launch.
Standard Mode
PS4Native 1080p presentation with static environmental foliage and cube-map reflection fallbacks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 73Good | 79Good |
| Recommended mode | Standard Mode | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 79Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Base PS4 hardware is unable to host online multiplayer sessions at release, requiring a PS4 Pro or PS5 host to play co-op online.
Frame rate hitching occurs on base PS4 when navigating UI menus or picking up weapons.
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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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 PSFoundry Performance Score of Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 scores 79/100 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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