Final Fantasy XIV Online — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Final Fantasy XIV's 7.0 graphics update delivers a substantial visual overhaul across PlayStation platforms. PS5 benefits from near-PC feature parity including GTAO ambient occlusion, soft shadows, high grass density, and high-resolution textures. It adds a 120Hz mode that runs between 60fps and 100+fps at 1440p, making VRR essential for optimal smoothness. PS4 Pro is best experienced in its native 1080p mode at 30fps, as the 1440p FSR mode causes severe frame-rate drops. Base PS4 is reduced to a static 900p upscaled to 1080p with harsh FSR sharpening artifacts, though frame rates remain locked to a reliable 30fps even in Dawntrail zones. PS5 is heavily recommended for current content.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Latest analysed patch: 7.05
PS5 delivers feature parity with high-end PC settings, featuring GTAO standard ambient occlusion, upgraded soft shadows, and full grass draw distance. The new 120Hz support unlocks framerates in the 60–100+ fps range at 1440p, making a VRR-capable display highly recommended over the fixed 60Hz container.
120Hz Mode (1440p)
PS5UnverifiedUtilises TSCMAA anti-aliasing and GTAO standard ambient occlusion with high grass density and high-quality textures.
60Hz Cap Mode
PS5UnverifiedPS5 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
The diffusion level of soft variable penumbra shadows alters based on camera orientation rather than light distance.
TSCMAA anti-aliasing on PS5 appears to operate on objects in motion but fails to anti-alias static objects, causing visible aliasing.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry analysis of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on PlayStation 4, covering its native 1080p presentation, unlocked frame rate behavior, and visual feature parity with the PC release.Digital Foundry2014-04-19
Digital Foundry analysis of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on PlayStation 4, covering its native 1080p presentation, unlocked frame rate behavior, and visual feature parity with the PC release.
Open source - UnverifiedFinal Fantasy XIV's version 7.0 graphics update brings widespread visual overhauls including GTAO ambient occlusion, soft variable penumbra shadows, improved grass density, upgraded character models, Digital Foundry2024-09-14
Final Fantasy XIV's version 7.0 graphics update brings widespread visual overhauls including GTAO ambient occlusion, soft variable penumbra shadows, improved grass density, upgraded character models, and new material shading. PS5 gains a 120Hz output mode with VRR support, while PS4 Pro offers 1080p and 1440p settings, and base PS4 renders at 900p FSR-upscaled to 1080p at a stable 30fps.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Final Fantasy XIV Online run at on PS5?
On PS5, Final Fantasy XIV Online offers 1 graphics mode: 60Hz Cap Mode targets 60 FPS.
Does Final Fantasy XIV Online support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120Hz Mode (1440p) on PS5 runs with 120 Hz output on a compatible display. That is a 120 Hz output container with a higher frame-rate range — no mode targets a locked 120 FPS.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Final Fantasy XIV Online?
Final Fantasy XIV Online scores 78/100 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
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.
We publish player impressions from Reddit, ResetEra and specialist forums only when they discuss how the game actually runs. They never affect the PSFoundry Score.
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