Pacific Drive — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Cross-console performance overview pending — see per-platform sections below.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Standard
PS5UnverifiedStylised, softly textured visual style.
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
The game struggles to maintain 60 fps and sits noticeably below that target during standard gameplay.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Pacific Drive on PS5 feels like 40-45 FPS. Fairly stable and consistent around that performance. ○ Donations can be made to ...
Pacific Drive is a smaller budget independent game that dropped in early 2024 for the PC and PS5 it went on to review well.
Pacific Drive is a complex and layered Survival game that can take dozens of hours to play which isn't inherently a bad thing.
In this video we are going to compare the PS5 performance and resolution mode performance mode gives best FPS and game was very smooth also.
Join us on JoyStick News as we take a deep dive into "Pacific Drive," the PS5 exclusive that's driving a wedge in the gaming community with ...
PS5 vs PC in 2025: Which is Better? SpawnPoiint · 510K views ; PACIFIC DRIVE Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 - BIG CRASH & Upgrades (Full Game).
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- UnverifiedPacific Drive on PS5 presents a distinct, stylized aesthetic but experiences performance issues, with framerates frequently dropping below 60 fps alongside noticeable load transitions between locationPush Square2024-02-20
Pacific Drive on PS5 presents a distinct, stylized aesthetic but experiences performance issues, with framerates frequently dropping below 60 fps alongside noticeable load transitions between locations.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Pacific Drive run at on PS5?
On PS5, Pacific Drive offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS.
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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