Hollow Knight — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Hollow Knight: Silksong supports a high frame rate 120Hz display mode on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. User tests confirm that the game outputs at 120Hz, providing enhanced motion clarity compared to standard 60Hz titles. There are currently no detailed reports on resolution differences or dedicated PS5 Pro enhancements.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
120Hz Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedGraphics modes on PlayStation 5
120Hz Mode
PS5UnverifiedPS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | Unknown | Unknown |
| Recommended mode | 120Hz Mode | 120Hz Mode |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Highest target FPS | 120 | 120 |
| Highest verified capability | 120 fps target | 120 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- PSFoundry Score
- Unknown
- Recommended mode
- 120Hz Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- Unknown
- Recommended mode
- 120Hz Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
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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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedUser reports on GameFAQs confirm that Hollow Knight: Silksong supports 120Hz display output and targets 120fps on both PS5 and PS5 Pro.GameSpot
User reports on GameFAQs confirm that Hollow Knight: Silksong supports 120Hz display output and targets 120fps on both PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Hollow Knight run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Hollow Knight offers 1 graphics mode: 120Hz Mode targets 120 FPS.
What frame rate does Hollow Knight run at on PS5?
On PS5, Hollow Knight offers 1 graphics mode: 120Hz Mode targets 120 FPS.
Does Hollow Knight support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120Hz Mode on PS5 Pro, 120Hz Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
What is the best graphics mode for Hollow Knight on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: 120Hz Mode — 120Hz Mode targets 120 FPS.
Patch history
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
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.
We publish player impressions from Reddit, ResetEra and specialist forums only when they discuss how the game actually runs. They never affect the PSFoundry Score.
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