Diablo IV — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Diablo IV presents a dramatic gap between console generations. On PS5, the game delivers a highly polished 60fps experience reconstructed to 4K from a 1260p internal rendering resolution using FSR 2, with only occasional single-frame drops in hub areas. In contrast, the PS4 version drops to a 30fps target with notable frame drops and stutters, rendering internally at 720p upscaled to 1080p alongside reduced asset quality, simplified geometry, and lower shadow resolution. Current-gen consoles offer a vastly superior and fluid presentation.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Diablo IV on PS5 targets 60fps at a sharp 4K output reconstructed from 1260p via FSR 2. Frame-rate stability is generally solid during combat, though regular single-frame drops occur in city hubs like Kyovashad. In-engine cinematics run at a capped 30fps.
Standard
PS5UnverifiedReconstructs to 4K from ~1260p using FSR 2 image upsampling. Minor ghosting artifacts on foliage during camera movement.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
A side-by-side comparison requires verified graphics-mode data on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. It appears here as soon as both versions are analysed.
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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- UnverifiedDiablo IV runs at a reconstructed 4K at 60 fps on PlayStation 5 using FSR 2 upsampling from a ~1260p internal render resolution. The base PS4 version runs at an upscaled 1080p from a 720p internal resDigital Foundry2023-06-07
Diablo IV runs at a reconstructed 4K at 60 fps on PlayStation 5 using FSR 2 upsampling from a ~1260p internal render resolution. The base PS4 version runs at an upscaled 1080p from a 720p internal resolution with a 30 fps target, accompanied by noticeable frame drops and downgraded visuals. Ray tracing is not supported on any PlayStation console, and story cutscenes are capped at 30 fps across all platforms.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Diablo IV run at on PS5?
On PS5, Diablo IV offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Diablo IV?
Diablo IV scores 73/100 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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