Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls on base PS5 offers a choice between a 1440p Performance mode targeting 60fps and a native 4K Quality mode targeting 30fps. On PS5 Pro, a new default mode provides the best of both worlds with a 4K-like image operating at 60fps, alongside an improved high-detail contact shadow system. While legacy base PS5 modes remain accessible, the new PS5 Pro mode is recommended as it eliminates the framerate trade-off.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro enhances Demon's Souls by providing 4K-level image quality at 60fps. It also adds a high-detail contact shadow system, though minor screen-space artifacts may occasionally appear due to its non-RT implementation.
Delivers a 4K-like presentation at 60fps alongside a new high-detail non-RT contact shadow system.
PS5 Pro Mode
PS5 ProFeatures a new high-detail contact shadow system.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProQuality Mode
PS5 ProGraphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 offers solid visual performance with two distinct modes: a 1440p mode targeting 60fps and a 4K mode locked at 30fps. Both modes perform reliably, though players must choose between fluidity and maximum clarity.
Performance Mode
PS5Quality Mode
PS5PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro allows Demon's Souls to run with 4K-like picture clarity at 60fps while adding enhanced contact shadows, resolving the compromise between image resolution and framerate required on the standard PS5.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 76Good | 73Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | PS5 Pro Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 3 |
| 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
- 76Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- PS5 Pro Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Cinematic Mode exhibits unstable and inconsistent frame rates when rendering at native 4K.
Small frame drops into the mid-50fps range can occur in Performance Mode when screen-filling fire effects, hordes of enemies, or large bosses are present.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Demon's Souls Remake on PlayStation 5: The Digital Foundry Tech Review ... Demon's Souls Returns On PS5 Pro: Hands-On Impressions. DF Clips ...
Demon's Souls PS5 Pro vs PS5 - PSSR Support Patch 1.005 - All Graphic Modes Tested - IT IS AWESOME! · Comments.
Demon's Souls remastered shows how good games can look on base ps5 hardware when optimized properly, and the lost promise of this generation ...
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... Demon's Souls 0:49:13 Dragon's Dogma 0:53:53 Is the PS5 Pro worth it ... Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Review - The Digital Foundry Verdict.
Inside Demon's Souls Remake on PS5: The Bluepoint Technology Breakdown. Digital Foundry · 636K views ; Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Review - The Digital ...
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Demon's Souls run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Demon's Souls offers 3 graphics modes: PS5 Pro Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Demon's Souls run at on PS5?
On PS5, Demon's Souls offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
Is Demon's Souls worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro allows Demon's Souls to run with 4K-like picture clarity at 60fps while adding enhanced contact shadows, resolving the compromise between image resolution and framerate required on the standard PS5.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Demon's Souls?
Demon's Souls scores 76/100 on PS5. 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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