Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Cross-console performance overview pending — see per-platform sections below.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedNoticeably reduces lighting and texture quality, with sprites appearing slightly blurrier.
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
When exploring Manoza Cave in Graphics Mode, traveling along the southernmost path heading west causes noticeable frame drops and chugging.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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- UnverifiedOn PS5, both Graphics Mode and Performance Mode target 60 FPS. Graphics Mode provides superior visuals and holds 60 FPS for over 99% of gameplay, experiencing only minor frame drops in specific areas GameSpot
On PS5, both Graphics Mode and Performance Mode target 60 FPS. Graphics Mode provides superior visuals and holds 60 FPS for over 99% of gameplay, experiencing only minor frame drops in specific areas like Manoza Cave. Performance Mode eliminates these isolated dips but displays lower quality lighting, textures, and slightly blurrier sprites.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake run at on PS5?
On PS5, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake offers 1 graphics mode: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS.
Patch history
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
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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