Honkai: Star Rail — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Honkai: Star Rail on PS5 delivers near-instant load times with major zone-to-zone transitions taking only a few seconds. Visual presentation is sharp on 4K displays, with UI and controls well-adapted for console play. The preview briefly notes that PS4 also features fast load times, though specific frame rate and resolution targets across platforms were not measured in this preview.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Standard
PS5UnverifiedImpressive sci-fi environments previewed on a 4K display.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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Known issues
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Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Honkai: Star Rail - Himeko • Nova Character Trailer: "The Morning Star Falls Tonight" | PS5 Games. PlayStation Asia. New. 100 views · 26:19.
Digital Foundry•279K · 4:48. Go to channel Honkai: Star Rail · Animated Short: "Is This Game Even Playable?" | Honkai: Star Rail. Honkai: Star ...
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- UnverifiedHands-on preview of Honkai: Star Rail on PS5, highlighting fast load times, crisp visual output on 4K displays, and seamless gamepad controls.VG2472023-09-11
Hands-on preview of Honkai: Star Rail on PS5, highlighting fast load times, crisp visual output on 4K displays, and seamless gamepad controls.
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Patch history
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The players' verdict
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