Dispatch
Alone in the Dark on PlayStation 5 offers two display options: a 4K Quality mode targeting 30fps and a dynamic 1080p-4K Performance mode targeting 60fps. Quality mode delivers full native 4K resolution, but severe frame-pacing judder makes it frustrating in motion. Performance mode uses FSR2 reconstruction (averaging around 1440p) and provides a substantially smoother 60fps experience, despite occasional area-transition hitches and frame drops into the 40s during heavy fire alpha effects. Performance mode is strongly recommended on PS5.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Alone in the Dark on PS5 provides a smooth 60fps experience across most gameplay in Performance mode, though heavy fire effects and area streaming cause frame drops into the 40s. Quality mode delivers a crisp native 4K image but suffers from bad frame pacing. Technical flaws include asset streaming pop-in and visual glitches around corners.
Quality Mode
PS5Runs at a native 4K resolution (3840x2160) during typical gameplay, with brief drops to 1836p in highly demanding cutscenes.
Performance Mode
PS5Operates with a dynamic internal resolution between 1080p and 4K (typically hovering around 1440p), upscaled using FSR2. Fine details like facial hair can show upscaling artifacts during motion.
Known issues
In Quality mode, frame delivery is inconsistent, causing frame times to fluctuate between 16ms, 33ms, and 50ms despite targeting 30fps.
Navigating around corners in the manor causes brief white flashes where occluded assets fail to stream in quickly enough.
When fighting in tight indoor spaces, the camera angle struggles and pickup prompts for interactable objects become difficult to spot.
Video analysis
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Dispatch run at on PS5?
On PS5, Dispatch offers 2 graphics modes: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Dispatch?
Dispatch scores 75/100 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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