High on Life
High on Life arrives on PlayStation systems with noticeable differences across generations. PS5 delivers crisp output up to 2160p in Quality mode and ~1800p in Performance mode, though Performance mode is marred by frame pacing animation bugs, screen tearing, and drops into the 40s. PS4 and PS4 Pro both render at a low 900p resolution at 30fps, suffering from hitching and lengthy load times, with PS4 Pro offering only slightly better stutter stability. Quality mode on PS5 is currently the most consistent way to play.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PS5 outputs at high resolutions, reaching ~1800p in Performance mode and native 2160p in Quality mode. Performance mode suffers from screen tearing, frame drops into the 40s, and uneven animation frame pacing. Quality mode provides a solid 30fps experience, making it the superior option at launch.
Performance Mode
PS5Averages around 1800p rendering resolution with high quality TAA.
Quality Mode
PS5Consistently renders at 2160p with enhanced shadow quality and smoke effects, though upgraded ambient occlusion features are absent compared to Xbox Series X.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
PS4 Pro runs at approximately 900p resolution at 30fps, matching standard PS4 image settings rather than taking advantage of the additional hardware overhead. Stutters are slightly less severe than on standard PS4, but hitching and slow loading times persist.
Standard Mode
PS4 ProRenders around 900p with reduced shadow resolution, reduced foliage density, and lower shadow coverage.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4
PS4 renders at 900p with reduced shadow quality and foliage density compared to PS5. While frame pacing at 30fps is functional, the game suffers from noticeable hitching during gameplay and long load times.
Standard Mode
PS4Renders at approximately 900p resolution with cutbacks to foliage, shadow coverage, and shadow resolution.
Known issues
Camera and character movement animations update unevenly between frames in Performance mode, causing visual stuttering even when the frame rate reports 60fps.
Performance mode drops into the 40s and 50s with screen tearing in the upper portion of the display.
Considerable frame hitching occurs during gameplay along with long loading times from menus and between areas.
Performance mode drops into the mid-40-fps range at times instead of maintaining 60fps.
PS5 suffers from animation issues that were previously patched out on other platforms.
Video analysis
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does High on Life run at on PS5?
On PS5, High on Life offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1800p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 2160p.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of High on Life?
High on Life scores 67/100 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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