Metaphor: ReFantazio — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Metaphor: ReFantazio presents a clear trade-off between image quality and frame-rate performance on PS5 hardware. The native PS5 app delivers higher clarity at ~1656p with 4K menus and improved visual assets, but suffers from frame-rate drops into the low 40s during city exploration and combat, alongside severe aliasing due to a lack of anti-aliasing. In contrast, running the PS4 Pro codepath via backwards compatibility on PS5 locks performance to a smooth 60fps, though resolution drops to 1080p for both world geometry and UI, accompanied by lower shadow maps and texture detail.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Metaphor: ReFantazio is highlighted as receiving a positive enhancement on PS5 Pro. However, the source text does not offer detailed measurements regarding frame rates, target resolutions, or graphical options.
Listed among titles receiving a laudable boost on PS5 Pro.
Standard
PS5 ProUnverifiedRenders at approximately 1656p with a 4K UI. No anti-aliasing is implemented, leading to noticeable aliasing and shimmering on high-contrast outlines and fine environment geometry.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The native PS5 version targets 60fps at ~1656p resolution with a crisp 4K UI, but performance is unstable, frequently dipping into the low 40s during city exploration and combat. Complete lack of anti-aliasing causes severe shimmering and aliasing across geometry and outline shaders.
Standard
PS5UnverifiedRenders at approximately 1656p with a 4K UI. No anti-aliasing is implemented, leading to noticeable aliasing and shimmering on high-contrast outlines and fine environment geometry.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro eliminates the performance hitches present on base PS5, turning an inconsistent 1665p release into a smooth, locked 60 fps experience.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 70Good | 70Good |
| Recommended mode | Standard | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 70Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 70Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Frame rates drop from the 60fps target down into the low 40s in urban hubs, combat encounters, real-time cutscenes, and enclosed interior spaces due to high GPU load and ineffective occlusion culling.
The complete absence of anti-aliasing combined with geometric density and outline shaders produces prominent aliasing and shimmer across the display.
Due to unoptimized settings targeting 1665p, base PS5 suffers frame drops into the 40-50 fps range when weather effects appear or enemies spawn.
The game struggles to hold its 60fps target on base PS5, dropping frames noticeably in bustling areas such as Grand Trad's market street.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
In this episode Attack Slug attempts to teach Grim how to play Metaphor: ReFantazio on the PS5 Pro.
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In this video we are comparing the graphics between PS5 and the PS5 Pro as you see the detailing is really good in the PS5 Pro as compared to PS5.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedMetaphor: ReFantazio showcases impressive visual design and art direction, but technical issues drag down the experience on PlayStation platforms. The native PS5 version renders at roughly 1656p with Digital Foundry2024-10-09
Metaphor: ReFantazio showcases impressive visual design and art direction, but technical issues drag down the experience on PlayStation platforms. The native PS5 version renders at roughly 1656p with a 4K UI, but lacks anti-aliasing entirely, resulting in heavy aliasing and shimmer. Frame rates target 60fps on PS5 but regularly drop into the low 40s in cities, interiors, and combat. Playing the PS4 Pro version via backwards compatibility on PS5 provides a locked 60fps, albeit at a reduced 1080p
Open source - UnverifiedStellar Blade is cited as one of the titles receiving a commendable performance and visual boost on PlayStation 5 Pro in Digital Foundry's one-year hardware retrospective.Digital Foundry2025-11-06
Metaphor: ReFantazio is noted by Digital Foundry as one of the titles receiving a laudable boost on PS5 Pro, though specific technical metrics and modes are not detailed in this article.
Open source - UnverifiedUser reports from GameFAQs discuss performance issues on base PS5, where Metaphor: ReFantazio renders at 1665p and drops into the 40s and 50s during weather effects and enemy spawns. On PS5 Pro, the eGameSpot
User reports from GameFAQs discuss performance issues on base PS5, where Metaphor: ReFantazio renders at 1665p and drops into the 40s and 50s during weather effects and enemy spawns. On PS5 Pro, the extra memory bandwidth allows it to run at a locked 60 fps. Additionally, running the 1080p PS4 version via backward compatibility is noted for offering the most consistent frame rate.
Open source - UnverifiedMetaphor: ReFantazio target 60fps on PS5 but struggles with frame rate stability in crowded locations like Grand Trad's market street. Running unpatched on PS5 Pro via Game Boost, the extra processingPush Square2024-11-08
Metaphor: ReFantazio target 60fps on PS5 but struggles with frame rate stability in crowded locations like Grand Trad's market street. Running unpatched on PS5 Pro via Game Boost, the extra processing power cleans up performance drops, delivering a nearly locked 60fps.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Metaphor: ReFantazio run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Metaphor: ReFantazio offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1656p.
What frame rate does Metaphor: ReFantazio run at on PS5?
On PS5, Metaphor: ReFantazio offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1656p.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro eliminates the performance hitches present on base PS5, turning an inconsistent 1665p release into a smooth, locked 60 fps experience.
What is the best graphics mode for Metaphor: ReFantazio on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Standard — Standard targets 60 FPS at 1656p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Metaphor: ReFantazio scores 70/100 on PS5 Pro. 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.
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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