Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei patch 1.1 expands visual options across PS5 platforms. Base PS5 receives a Balanced RT mode offering a locked 40fps baseline or 40-60fps when unlocked on 120Hz VRR displays. On PS5 Pro, unlocked modes deliver massive frame-rate increases: RT Pro scales to 70-90fps, while non-RT modes see roughly 33 percent higher performance. Cutscenes remain capped at 30fps on all systems.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro gains significant performance overhead with patch 1.1's frame-rate unlocks. RT Pro mode regularly runs between 70-90fps, while the new Balanced RT mode stays smoothly within 40-60fps on 120Hz VRR displays. Cutscenes remain locked to 30fps.
Patch 1.1 adds frame-rate unlocks allowing RT Pro mode to reach 70-90fps, introduces Balanced RT mode (40-60fps in VRR), and boosts non-RT mode frame rates by roughly 33 percent.
RT Pro (Unlocked)
PS5 ProBalanced RT (Unlocked)
PS5 ProDelivers higher visual fidelity than RT Pro mode.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 receives its first 40fps ray-tracing mode with patch 1.1's Balanced RT option. On 120Hz VRR screens, frame rates can be unlocked to range between 40-60fps. Cutscenes are locked at 30fps.
Balanced RT
PS5Brings ray tracing features to base PS5 at target frame rates above 30fps.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro offers substantial advantages with patch 1.1, enabling ray-traced modes to run unlocked at 70-90fps in RT Pro mode, alongside a ~33% overall frame-rate improvement in non-RT modes compared to standard PS5.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 62Fair | 67Fair |
| Recommended mode | Balanced RT | Balanced RT (Unlocked) |
| Modes available | 1 | 2 |
| Peak target FPS | 40 | 40 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 62Fair
- Recommended mode
- Balanced RT
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 40
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 67Fair
- Recommended mode
- Balanced RT (Unlocked)
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 40
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Frame-rate unlock settings do not apply during cinematics, which are capped at 30fps across all modes and consoles.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Ghost of Yote supports ray tracing now rayraced lighting is a perfect match for an expansive game like this.
The quality mode unlocked now caps at 40 and the balance mode caps at 60 and i'm assuming that um uh the performance modes basically run fully unlocked.
Ghost of Yōtei - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - A Triumphant Sequel... With Ray Tracing! - 4K HDR Video. Digital Foundry · 453K views ; PS5 Pro Review ...
Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pro [PSSR 2.0 Update] Gameplay, Frame rate FPS performance & resolution fidelity details of this follow up to Ghost of ...
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Ghost of Yotei run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Ghost of Yotei offers 1 graphics mode: Balanced RT (Unlocked) targets 40 FPS.
What frame rate does Ghost of Yotei run at on PS5?
On PS5, Ghost of Yotei offers 1 graphics mode: Balanced RT targets 40 FPS.
Does Ghost of Yotei support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Balanced RT (Unlocked) on PS5 Pro, Balanced RT on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Is Ghost of Yotei worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro offers substantial advantages with patch 1.1, enabling ray-traced modes to run unlocked at 70-90fps in RT Pro mode, alongside a ~33% overall frame-rate improvement in non-RT modes compared to standard PS5.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Ghost of Yotei?
Ghost of Yotei scores 67/100 on PS5 Pro. 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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