Ninja Gaiden 4 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Ninja Gaiden 4 performs best on PS5 Pro, which delivers the 1440p Quality Mode asset preset at an unlocked 60-100 fps alongside PSSR upscaling. On standard PS5, the default Performance Mode provides a nearly locked 60 fps upscaled from 1080p using FSR. Standard PS5 Quality Mode is not recommended due to regular frame-time stutter at 30 fps, while the 120 fps mode reduces resolution to 720p, cuts visual effects, and only achieves 90-100 fps. PS5 Pro is by far the definitive console experience.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Pro is the recommended console platform for Ninja Gaiden 4, combining 1440p Quality Mode visual settings with PSSR upscaling at an unlocked 60-100 fps.
Combines base Quality Mode visual settings at 1440p base resolution with PSSR upscaling and an unlocked frame rate operating between 60 and 100 fps.
Unlocked Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedUses 1440p Quality Mode base resolution enhanced with PSSR upscaling.
120 FPS Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedSacrifices SSR, motion blur, and select particle effects at 720p.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 runs best in its default 60 fps Performance Mode, upscaling from 1080p using FSR with negligible frame drops. Quality Mode suffers from bad 30 fps frame pacing, while the 120 fps mode drastically cuts visual effects and fails to hold 120 fps.
120 FPS Mode
PS5UnverifiedSacrifices SSR, motion blur, and select particle effects at 720p.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro unlocks base console 1440p Quality Mode visuals to run between 60-100 fps while upgrading reconstruction to PSSR, providing a major step up over standard PS5.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 68Fair | 76Good |
| Recommended mode | 120 FPS Mode | Unlocked Quality Mode |
| Modes available | 1 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 120 | 120 |
| Highest verified capability | 120 fps target | 120 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 68Fair
- Recommended mode
- 120 FPS 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
- 76Good
- Recommended mode
- Unlocked Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Base PS5 Quality Mode suffers from regular frame time stutter at 30 fps.
Video analysis
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedTechnical analysis of Ninja Gaiden 4 on PS5 and PS5 Pro, examining Platinum Games' in-house DirectX 12 engine performance across graphics modes and upscaling implementations.Digital Foundry2025-10-27
Technical analysis of Ninja Gaiden 4 on PS5 and PS5 Pro, examining Platinum Games' in-house DirectX 12 engine performance across graphics modes and upscaling implementations.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Ninja Gaiden 4 run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Ninja Gaiden 4 offers 1 graphics mode: 120 FPS Mode targets 120 FPS at 720p.
What frame rate does Ninja Gaiden 4 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Ninja Gaiden 4 offers 1 graphics mode: 120 FPS Mode targets 120 FPS at 720p.
Does Ninja Gaiden 4 support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120 FPS Mode on PS5 Pro, 120 FPS Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Does Ninja Gaiden 4 use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Ninja Gaiden 4 uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Ninja Gaiden 4 worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro unlocks base console 1440p Quality Mode visuals to run between 60-100 fps while upgrading reconstruction to PSSR, providing a major step up over standard PS5.
What is the best graphics mode for Ninja Gaiden 4 on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Unlocked Quality Mode — Unlocked Quality Mode. Highest frame rate: 120 FPS Mode targets 120 FPS at 720p.
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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