Hades cover art
2020

Hades

Performance overview

Hades keeps things simple on PlayStation: there are no graphics modes to pick because every console version targets a locked 60fps. Base PS4 renders at 1080p, while the native PS5 build steps up to full 4K with the same rock-solid frame rate and dramatically faster loading between runs - which matters in a game built around dying and restarting. PS5 Pro adds nothing extra: with no dedicated patch it simply runs the PS5 version, which is already maxed out at 4K60.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro

88
Excellent
Editorial summary

On PS5 Hades renders at full 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant loading between runs. There are no graphics options to choose from because none are needed.

Standard

PS5 Pro
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60
Output
4K
Internal
native

Full 4K presentation; the isometric hand-painted art stays razor sharp.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5

88
Excellent
Editorial summary

On PS5 Hades renders at full 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant loading between runs. There are no graphics options to choose from because none are needed.

Standard

PS5
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60
Output
4K
Internal
native

Full 4K presentation; the isometric hand-painted art stays razor sharp.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 4

74
Fair
Editorial summary

Base PS4 runs Hades at 1080p and a steady 60fps - the frame rate that matters most in a fast roguelite.

Standard

PS4
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60
Output
1080p
Internal
native

Full HD presentation of Supergiant's hand-painted 2D art.

PS5 vs PS5 Pro

Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.

No meaningful upgrade

Hades has no dedicated PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 version already runs at 4K60 and behaves identically on Pro.

PlayStation 5
Performance Score
88Excellent
Recommended mode
Standard
Modes available
1
Peak target FPS
60
PSSR
No
Ray tracing
No
VRR
Yes
120 Hz support
No
PS5 Pro Enhanced
No
PlayStation 5 Pro
Performance Score
88Excellent
Recommended mode
Standard
Modes available
1
Peak target FPS
60
PSSR
No
Ray tracing
No
VRR
Yes
120 Hz support
No
PS5 Pro Enhanced
No

Known issues

Severe CPU Bottleneck Drops in Dense Battles
major

In heavily populated zones like Bug Hill near Demeniss, extreme enemy counts create severe CPU bottlenecks that cause frame rates across all graphics modes to drop below 30fps.

Status: ActiveType: performancePlatform: PS5
Post-Processing Lens Distortion Blur
minor

Ultra quality post-processing settings in PS5 Pro Balanced and Quality modes introduce lens distortion that visibly softens distant details compared to base PS5.

Status: ActiveType: visualPlatform: PS5 Pro
Animation-Priority Control Latency
minor

Heavy priority on character animations causes noticeable input lag in combat and platforming sequences.

Status: ActiveType: inputPlatform: PS5

Video analysis

Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.

PS5 Pro - Review
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The PS5 Pro does have a more powerful GPU than the bass PS5 with Sony saying that it delivers roughly 45% more power.

I LOVE Hades on PS5!! - Review
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Switch 2 | Hades II | Performance / Gameplay / Review
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Hades 2 is a Nintendo Switch console exclusive it's of course on Steam and PC but PS5 and Xbox players are really missing out on this game.

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Frequently asked

Answers built from the verified data on this page.

What frame rate does Hades run at on PS5 Pro?

On PS5 Pro, Hades offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.

What frame rate does Hades run at on PS5?

On PS5, Hades offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.

Is Hades worth playing on PS5 Pro?

Hades has no dedicated PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 version already runs at 4K60 and behaves identically on Pro.

What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Hades?

Hades scores 88/100 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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