Fortnite — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Fortnite delivers exceptional frame-rate stability across both PS5 and PS5 Pro. On base PS5, the 60fps mode uses software-based Lumen ray tracing at dynamic resolutions (measured around 1080p). The PS5 Pro enhances this mode significantly by upgrading to hardware-accelerated ray tracing for superior global illumination, reflections, and lighting stability, alongside higher internal resolutions (measured at 1350p) via Epic's TSR upscaler. Both consoles also feature a stripped-down 120fps mode that runs virtually locked at 120fps. For players seeking maximum visual quality at 60fps, the PS5 Pro provides a substantial upgrade.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Fortnite on PS5 Pro provides a compelling showcase for hardware ray tracing at 60fps. Reflections and global illumination are drastically improved over the base console's software solution, with image reconstruction handled effectively by Epic's TSR rather than PSSR. Performance remains virtually locked at 60fps.
Adds hardware-accelerated ray tracing for Lumen reflections and global illumination to the 60fps mode, alongside internal resolution gains up to 1350p upscaled using Epic TSR.
60fps Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedFeatures hardware-accelerated Lumen RT for detailed geometry reflections, dynamic character reflections, and stable global illumination. TSR set around PC medium quality preset.
120fps Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedIdentical visual presentation to base PS5, omitting high-end Unreal Engine 5 features.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 runs Fortnite at a steady 60fps using software-based Lumen ray tracing and TSR upscaling from a measured 1080p internal resolution. The 120fps mode disables high-end graphics settings to maintain locked high frame rates.
60fps Mode
PS5UnverifiedUses software Lumen ray tracing resulting in lower-detail SDF reflections, missing dynamic character reflections, and minor lighting instability.
120fps Mode
PS5UnverifiedPares back advanced UE5 visual settings for maximum responsiveness.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
The PS5 Pro upgrade adds hardware-accelerated ray tracing to Fortnite's 60fps mode, yielding vastly clearer reflections and more realistic, stable global illumination compared to base PS5's software solution. Internal pixel count increases by up to 50% (measured up to 1350p) using TSR upscaling, all while sustaining a rock-solid 60fps performance level.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 72Good | 75Good |
| Recommended mode | 60fps Mode | 60fps Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 120 | 120 |
| Highest verified capability | 120 fps target | 120 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 72Good
- Recommended mode
- 60fps Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 75Good
- Recommended mode
- 60fps Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Software-based Lumen on standard PS5 exhibits low-detail blobby reflections, flickering temporal instability, and missing dynamic character reflections.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Fortnite looks BETTER on PS5 Pro vs. regular PS5 | Graphics, Resolution and FPS Comparison.
Fortnite (PS5 Pro) 4K 60FPS HDR Gameplay (Chapter 7 Seanson 1). Fortnite is a massive multiplayer online video game released in July 2017, ...
The game is enhanced and we're actually getting a number of improvements to the visuals in this experience.
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The thing that epic did add with this patch is the large visual upgrade on PS5 Pro Hardware Ray tracing.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedEpic Games delivered a substantial PS5 Pro update for Fortnite, introducing hardware-accelerated ray tracing for Lumen global illumination and reflections in the 60fps mode. Resolution is increased, uDigital Foundry2024-11-29
Epic Games delivered a substantial PS5 Pro update for Fortnite, introducing hardware-accelerated ray tracing for Lumen global illumination and reflections in the 60fps mode. Resolution is increased, utilizing Epic's Temporal Super Resolution (TSR) rather than PSSR, while maintaining near-perfect performance.
Open source - UnverifiedEpic Games successfully introduced a 60fps high frame-rate mode to Fortnite Battle Royale across PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles. The upgrade utilizes dynamic resolution scaling, temporal reconstruction, redDigital Foundry2018-03-01
Epic Games successfully introduced a 60fps high frame-rate mode to Fortnite Battle Royale across PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles. The upgrade utilizes dynamic resolution scaling, temporal reconstruction, reduced shadow quality, and CPU optimizations to sustain a steady 60fps target.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Fortnite run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Fortnite offers 2 graphics modes: 60fps Mode targets 60 FPS; 120fps Mode targets 120 FPS.
What frame rate does Fortnite run at on PS5?
On PS5, Fortnite offers 2 graphics modes: 120fps Mode targets 120 FPS; 60fps Mode targets 60 FPS.
Does Fortnite support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120fps Mode on PS5 Pro, 120fps Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Is Fortnite worth playing on PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro upgrade adds hardware-accelerated ray tracing to Fortnite's 60fps mode, yielding vastly clearer reflections and more realistic, stable global illumination compared to base PS5's software solution. Internal pixel count increases by up to 50% (measured up to 1350p) using TSR upscaling, all while sustaining a rock-solid 60fps performance level.
What is the best graphics mode for Fortnite on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: 60fps Mode — 60fps Mode targets 60 FPS. Highest frame rate: 120fps Mode targets 120 FPS.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Fortnite?
Fortnite scores 75/100 on PS5 Pro. 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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