Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Death Stranding 2 is a native PS5 generation title with full support for both base PS5 and PS5 Pro. Both consoles maintain rock-solid target frame rates of 30fps in Quality Mode and 60fps in Performance Mode. Base PS5 runs Performance Mode at 1440p internal resolution with some minor pixel break-up, making Quality Mode appealing for image clarity. On PS5 Pro, higher internal resolution and improved distant detail bridge the visual gap, making 60fps Performance Mode the ideal way to play.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Higher internal resolution above 1440p in Performance Mode, enhanced distant details, and cleaner fine detail presentation overall.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedInternal resolution is slightly higher than 1440p with cleaner presentation and extra distant detail over base PS5. Visually almost identical to Quality Mode.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedVirtually indistinguishable from Performance Mode on PS5 Pro.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 delivers an exceptional technical presentation with rock-solid frame-rate stability across both graphics modes. Performance mode runs at 1440p internal resolution and supports 120Hz container output with VRR, though slight image quality trade-offs compared to Quality mode may make the 30fps target appealing to some players.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedRuns at 1440p internal resolution with slightly more pixel break-up on fine details compared to Quality Mode or PS5 Pro.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedOffers noticeable gains in image clarity and fine detail over base PS5 Performance Mode.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro slightly increases internal resolution above 1440p in Performance Mode and cleans up distant details, bridging the visual gap with Quality Mode so players can comfortably stick to 60fps.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 84Great | Unknown |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Performance Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 84Great
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- Unknown
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Mid-field level-of-detail transitions reveal noticeably low-resolution textures around rock formations, while ambient occlusion around small foliage against rocky terrain can display minor blotchiness and noise.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - PS5/PS5 Pro - Digital Foundry Tech Review - 4K HDR
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates Death Stranding 2 on PS5 and PS5 Pro, examining its visuals, rendering techniques, and performance across available graphics modes.Digital Foundry2025-06-23
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach delivers outstanding visual tech powered by the Decima Engine on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. Both consoles achieve locked 30fps in Quality Mode and locked 60fps in Performance Mode, with PS5 Pro offering enhanced internal resolution and cleaner distant details that make its 60fps mode indistinguishable from Quality Mode.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Death Stranding 2: On the Beach run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS.
What frame rate does Death Stranding 2: On the Beach run at on PS5?
On PS5, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS.
Does Death Stranding 2: On the Beach support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Performance Mode on PS5 Pro, Performance Mode on PS5 run 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.
Is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro slightly increases internal resolution above 1440p in Performance Mode and cleans up distant details, bridging the visual gap with Quality Mode so players can comfortably stick to 60fps.
What is the best graphics mode for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance Mode — Performance Mode targets 60 FPS.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach scores 84/100 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
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
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The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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