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2024

Persona 3 Reload

Performance overview

Persona 3 Reload on PlayStation 5 offers a pristine native 4K resolution running at a locked 60fps, supplemented by ray-traced reflections. Performance is exceptionally stable with no significant framerate drops reported during gameplay, though pre-rendered cutscenes run at 30fps. Visually, the game excels in character modeling and UI presentation, but suffers from plain geometry and flat environmental lighting. PlayStation 4 versions were not analyzed in detail in this report.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5

74
Good
Editorial summary

Persona 3 Reload runs smoothly at 4K 60fps on PS5 with ray-traced reflections enabled. Combat, character models, and UI are highlights, but environment lighting often appears flat due to basic ambient occlusion.

Standard Mode

PS5
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60–60
Output
4K
Internal
2160p–2160p
nativeRay tracing

Native 4K rendering without anti-aliasing, featuring ray-traced reflections on glossy/flat surfaces. Environmental lighting is flat with basic ambient occlusion.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 4

56
Below average
Editorial summary

The PS4 version targets 30fps in its default mode. However, it suffers from high input lag measuring between 160ms and 190ms.

Default Mode

PS4
Recommended
Target FPS
30
Typical FPS
30
Output
Internal

Known issues

Flat Environmental Lighting
minor

Environments lack baked large-scale occlusion and suffer from flat, overly uniform lighting that occasionally mismatches light sources.

Status: ActiveType: visualPlatform: PS5
Camera Responsiveness Lag
minor

Third-person camera controls can occasionally feel sluggish or fail to respond immediately to changes in direction.

Status: ActiveType: inputPlatform: PS5
High Input Lag
moderate

The default 30fps mode on PS4 experiences high input lag, measured at roughly 160-190ms.

Status: ActiveType: inputPlatform: PS4

Video analysis

Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.

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Frequently asked

Answers built from the verified data on this page.

What frame rate does Persona 3 Reload run at on PS5?

On PS5, Persona 3 Reload offers 1 graphics mode: Standard Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.

What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Persona 3 Reload?

Persona 3 Reload scores 74/100 on PS5. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.

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