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2024·Ninja Theory PS5 Pro Enhanced

Hellblade II: Senua's Saga

Performance overview

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arrives on PlayStation 5 with support for a 60fps Performance Mode built using Unreal Engine 5. Developer Ninja Theory backported engine features specifically to enable PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on PS5 Pro. While detailed image quality and frame-rate benchmarks are not provided, the PS5 version introduces performance options previously unavailable on original console releases.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro

59
Below average
Editorial summary

The PS5 Pro release incorporates backported Unreal Engine 5 features to support PSSR upscaling, providing an enhanced visual presentation on Sony's upgraded hardware.

Ninja Theory backported engine features into their build of Unreal Engine 5 to enable PSSR support on PS5 Pro.

PSSR Enhanced Mode

PS5 Pro
Recommended
Target FPS
Typical FPS
Output
Internal
pssrPSSR

Utilises PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5

66
Fair
Editorial summary

Hellblade II on base PS5 features a new 60fps Performance Mode. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game benefited from streamlined platform integration tools during development.

Performance Mode

PS5
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
Output
Internal

PS5 vs PS5 Pro

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

PlayStation 5
Performance Score
66Fair
Recommended mode
Performance Mode
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
59Below average
Recommended mode
PSSR Enhanced Mode
Modes available
1
Peak target FPS
Unknown
PSSR
Yes
Ray tracing
No
VRR
Yes
120 Hz support
No
PS5 Pro Enhanced
Yes

Known issues

Not verified
No known issues logged

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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Frequently asked

Answers built from the verified data on this page.

What frame rate does Hellblade II: Senua's Saga run at on PS5?

On PS5, Hellblade II: Senua's Saga offers 1 graphics mode: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS.

Does Hellblade II: Senua's Saga use PSSR on PS5 Pro?

Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Hellblade II: Senua's Saga uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.

What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Hellblade II: Senua's Saga?

Hellblade II: Senua's Saga scores 66/100 on PS5. 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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