Metro Exodus — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition upgrades the experience from the original 30fps last-gen console release to a robust 60fps target on PS5. Equipped with hardware-accelerated ray-traced global illumination and temporal upscaling to 4K, the game typical runs internally between 1296p and 1512p on PS5. Performance on Sony's console is exceptionally smooth, offering superior 60fps stability compared to Xbox Series X despite slightly lower resolution floors in extreme scenarios.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PS5 delivers a robust 60fps experience utilizing hardware-accelerated ray-traced global illumination. Temporal upscaling outputs to a clean 4K image while dynamic internal resolution typically operates between 1296p and 1512p. A minor gamma crushing issue impacts black levels, but frame-rate performance remains exceptionally stable.
60FPS Ray Tracing Mode
PS5UnverifiedUses temporal upscaling to output at 4K. Features hardware-accelerated ray-traced global illumination. Internal resolution operates typically between 1296p and 1512p, dipping below 1080p during extreme stress points.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
A side-by-side comparison requires verified graphics-mode data on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. It appears here as soon as both versions are analysed.
Known issues
Colors appear darker and richer on PS5 compared to other platforms, resulting in crushed dark details visible in both SDR and HDR calibration.
During maximum engine stress, dynamic internal resolution can dip below 1080p prior to temporal upscaling.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
The PlayStation 5 Pro again with a higher little bump of specs will help you get a little bit more inline and slightly above what Series X is doing.
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry summary of Metro Exodus on PS5 highlighting 60fps performance targeting dynamic resolution scaling and ray-traced global illumination.GameSpot
Digital Foundry summary of Metro Exodus on PS5 highlighting 60fps performance targeting dynamic resolution scaling and ray-traced global illumination.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5, highlighting its 60fps target and engine rebuild featuring hardware-accelerated ray-traced global illumination. PS5 holds a stDigital Foundry2021-06-18
Digital Foundry evaluates Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5, highlighting its 60fps target and engine rebuild featuring hardware-accelerated ray-traced global illumination. PS5 holds a strong 60fps lock with dynamic resolution upscaling via temporal reconstruction to 4K.
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Frequently asked
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What frame rate does Metro Exodus run at on PS5?
On PS5, Metro Exodus offers 1 graphics mode: 60FPS Ray Tracing Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Metro Exodus?
Metro Exodus scores 77/100 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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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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