Little Nightmares II — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
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Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition arrives on PlayStation 5 as a free upgrade for PS4 version owners. On PS5, players can choose between two visual modes: Beauty Mode targeting 4K resolution at 30fps with enhanced ray tracing, and Performance Mode targeting 60fps with dynamic resolution scaling up to 4K. Both modes feature ray-traced reflections, enhanced volumetric shadows, dynamic ambient particles, and 3D soundscape support.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The PS5 Enhanced Edition introduces two graphics modes, both incorporating ray-traced reflections and enhanced volumetric shadow effects. Beauty Mode targets a native 4K output locked at 30fps with optimized ray tracing, while Performance Mode prioritises smooth 60fps gameplay using a dynamic resolution scaling up to 4K.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedDynamic resolution scaling up to 4K while maintaining ray-traced reflections.
Beauty Mode
PS5UnverifiedEmphasizes native 4K resolution and optimized ray-traced reflections alongside increased volumetric shadows and particles.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
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- UnverifiedLittle Nightmares II Enhanced Edition on PS5 adds ray-traced reflections, enhanced volumetric shadows, improved loading times, and 3D audio, alongside Beauty (4K/30fps) and Performance (dynamic 4K/60fPlayStation Blog2021-08-25
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition on PS5 adds ray-traced reflections, enhanced volumetric shadows, improved loading times, and 3D audio, alongside Beauty (4K/30fps) and Performance (dynamic 4K/60fps) modes.
Open source - UnverifiedLittle Nightmares II: Enhanced Edition on PS5 introduces upgraded visuals including ray-traced reflections, interactive particles, and improved volumetric shadows. Players can choose between Beauty MoVG2472021-08-25
Little Nightmares II: Enhanced Edition on PS5 introduces upgraded visuals including ray-traced reflections, interactive particles, and improved volumetric shadows. Players can choose between Beauty Mode (30 FPS at 4K) and Performance Mode (60 FPS with dynamic resolution up to 4K).
Open source - UnverifiedDetails on Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition graphics modes on PS5, featuring Beauty Mode at 30fps 4K and Performance Mode at 60fps dynamic 4K.GameSpot
Details on Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition graphics modes on PS5, featuring Beauty Mode at 30fps 4K and Performance Mode at 60fps dynamic 4K.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Little Nightmares II run at on PS5?
On PS5, Little Nightmares II offers 2 graphics modes: Beauty Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Little Nightmares II?
Little Nightmares II scores 83/100 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
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.
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