High on Life — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
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.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedConsistently renders at 2160p with enhanced shadow quality and smoke effects, though upgraded ambient occlusion features are absent compared to Xbox Series X.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedAverages around 1800p rendering resolution with high quality TAA.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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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.
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
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates High on Life on PS5, PS4, and PS4 Pro. While PS5 delivers high image clarity, Performance mode suffers from screen tearing, drops into the 40s, and camera animation pacing buDigital Foundry2023-08-11
Digital Foundry evaluates High on Life on PS5, PS4, and PS4 Pro. While PS5 delivers high image clarity, Performance mode suffers from screen tearing, drops into the 40s, and camera animation pacing bugs. Quality mode offers a locked 30fps at 4K. PS4 and PS4 Pro operate at 900p 30fps with hitching and long loading times.
Open source - UnverifiedHigh on Life on PS5 features high visual resolutions, pushing a full 4K in Quality mode and roughly 1800p in Performance mode. However, while Quality mode holds a stable 30fps, Performance mode sufferWccftech2023-08-11
High on Life on PS5 features high visual resolutions, pushing a full 4K in Quality mode and roughly 1800p in Performance mode. However, while Quality mode holds a stable 30fps, Performance mode suffers from frame rate drops into the mid-40s range.
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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 Score of High on Life?
High on Life scores 78/100 on PS5. 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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The players' verdict
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