Helldivers 2 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Helldivers 2 on PS5 features Performance (1080p60 target) and Quality (~1728p30 target) modes. High difficulty levels like Super Helldive cause significant performance drops on base PS5, often dipping into the 40s and 30s in Performance Mode. The PS5 Pro stealth upgrade increases Performance Mode resolution to 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K, while delivering higher framerates that stay largely in the 40-60fps VRR range. Neither console supports 120Hz, ray tracing, or advanced temporal reconstruction like PSSR or FSR2. Performance Mode remains the recommended choice on both consoles, with PS5 Pro offering a solid, noticeable upgrade.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro provides a notable unannounced improvement, raising Performance Mode resolution to 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K. Framerates during intense encounters are higher than base PS5, staying largely in the VRR range, though Quality Mode still suffers from frame-pacing issues.
Unannounced stealth upgrade raising Performance Mode resolution to locked 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K, along with improved framerate stability during intensive combat.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedRenders at locked 1440p. Delivers clearer text, sharper edges, and finer pattern resolution compared to base PS5.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedFull native 4K image with improved fine detail and foliage, though depth of field and geometry stability remain slightly imperfect.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Helldivers 2 on PS5 runs at locked 1080p in Performance Mode and ~1728p in Quality Mode. Higher difficulty levels cause severe performance drops down to the 30s in Performance Mode. The lack of modern temporal reconstruction leaves image quality somewhat soft in motion.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedRenders at a locked 1080p using basic TAA and spatial upscaling, resulting in image softness and instability in motion.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedRenders around 1728p using spatial FSR 1 upscaling. Fine detail and foliage look better than performance mode.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro raises Performance Mode resolution from 1080p to locked 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K. Framerates in heavy combat are higher and fit better within the VRR window, though PSSR is not implemented and Quality Mode frame pacing remains unaddressed.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 63Fair | 73Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Performance Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 63Fair
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Multiplayer matches occasionally experience disconnections and dropped games, requiring a full game restart.
Toggling the anti-aliasing option in the PS5 settings menu produces no visible change in image quality.
Quality Mode suffers from persistent uneven frame pacing on both PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles.
Quality mode targets 30fps but suffers from frequent frame-pacing inconsistencies and occasional drops into the high 20s.
Frame rate can drop to 50fps and linger in the 50s during large-scale firefights with high enemy density and explosions.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Hell divers 2 has received a pro upgrade despite no public confirmation of one and no pro- enhanced label on the PlayStation store.
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- UnverifiedHelldivers 2 received an unannounced stealth upgrade for PS5 Pro, boosting Performance Mode resolution from 1080p to 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K. While PSSR and ray tracing are not supported, Digital Foundry2025-02-06
Helldivers 2 received an unannounced stealth upgrade for PS5 Pro, boosting Performance Mode resolution from 1080p to 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K. While PSSR and ray tracing are not supported, PS5 Pro offers better framerate stability in high-intensity endgame encounters.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry technical analysis of Helldivers 2 on PS5 and PC, examining graphical features, Performance (1080p60) vs Quality (1728p30) modes, frame-rate stability, upscaling techniques, and PC perDigital Foundry2024-02-16
Digital Foundry technical analysis of Helldivers 2 on PS5 and PC, examining graphical features, Performance (1080p60) vs Quality (1728p30) modes, frame-rate stability, upscaling techniques, and PC performance scalability.
Open source - UnverifiedVersion 6.2.5 brings a major technical overhaul to Helldivers 2, adding FSR 3.1 upscaling and 1440p output resolution on base PS5, first-generation PSSR (with optional override to PSSR 2) on PS5 Pro, Digital Foundry2026-05-29
Version 6.2.5 brings a major technical overhaul to Helldivers 2, adding FSR 3.1 upscaling and 1440p output resolution on base PS5, first-generation PSSR (with optional override to PSSR 2) on PS5 Pro, and official VRR support across both PlayStation consoles.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Helldivers 2 run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Helldivers 2 offers 2 graphics modes: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What frame rate does Helldivers 2 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Helldivers 2 offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1080p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 1728p.
Is Helldivers 2 worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro raises Performance Mode resolution from 1080p to locked 1440p and Quality Mode to native 4K. Framerates in heavy combat are higher and fit better within the VRR window, though PSSR is not implemented and Quality Mode frame pacing remains unaddressed.
What is the best graphics mode for Helldivers 2 on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance Mode — Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Helldivers 2?
Helldivers 2 scores 73/100 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
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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.
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