Far Cry: Primal — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Far Cry Primal delivers a highly stable 30fps performance on PS4 at native 1080p resolution, offering minor image quality, draw distance, and shadow upgrades over Xbox One. While PC allows for 60fps gameplay at maxed settings, the PS4 release provides a polished experience that closely matches high-end PC visual presets without noticeable performance drops.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
60FPS Mode
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Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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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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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedUbisoft updated Far Cry Primal on PS5 to support 60 frames-per-second gameplay.Push Square2026-01-24
Ubisoft updated Far Cry Primal on PS5 to support 60 frames-per-second gameplay.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry's technical analysis of Far Cry Primal on PlayStation 4 highlights a native 1080p output alongside a highly stable 30fps performance target, featuring improved volumetric effects, lighDigital Foundry2016-03-04
Far Cry Primal runs at a native 1080p resolution on PS4, achieving an almost permanently locked 30fps frame rate with solid visual quality and minor draw distance advantages.
Open source
Frequently asked
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What frame rate does Far Cry: Primal run at on PS5?
On PS5, Far Cry: Primal offers 1 graphics mode: 60FPS Mode targets 60 FPS.
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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