Sonic Frontiers — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Sonic Frontiers on PlayStation 5 offers a major step up over previous generation releases, providing a responsive 60fps experience that dramatically improves gameplay feel over the 30fps options. The default 4K 30fps resolution mode suffers from noticeable frame-pacing judder, making the dynamic 1800p 60fps mode the strongly recommended choice. Image quality remains crisp thanks to effective TAA implementation. The game was analysed prior to the launch of PS5 Pro, so no specific Pro enhancements are detailed.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Sonic Frontiers is best played on PS5 using the 60fps performance mode, which maintains smooth action across Cyberspace levels and relies on VRR to clean up minor open-world drops. The 4K 30fps mode is let down by severe frame-pacing stutter. Severe object pop-in remains the game's biggest visual flaw regardless of display setting.
4K Resolution Mode
PS5UnverifiedDelivers a crisp native 4K image.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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Known issues
Structures, platforms, and enemies pop directly into view without LOD transitions, dithering, or imposters as Sonic travels across open-world areas.
The 30fps resolution mode and in-engine cutscenes suffer from inconsistent frame pacing, creating uneven stutter during gameplay and cinematics.
Video analysis
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- UnverifiedSonic Frontiers delivers solid performance on PS5 when using its 60fps Performance Mode, featuring a dynamic 1800p resolution and minor framerate dips that VRR can smooth out. The default 4K 30fps modDigital Foundry2022-11-11
Sonic Frontiers on PS5 delivers a strong open-world presentation using Hedgehog Engine 2. The console features two graphics modes: a native 4K 30fps mode marred by frame-pacing issues, and a recommended 60fps mode running at dynamic 1800p with TAA. Minor frame drops on open-world islands in 60fps mode are effectively eliminated using VRR, though aggressive object pop-in affects all console releases.
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Frequently asked
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What frame rate does Sonic Frontiers run at on PS5?
On PS5, Sonic Frontiers offers 1 graphics mode: 4K Resolution Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Sonic Frontiers?
Sonic Frontiers scores 70/100 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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