Sonic Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations splits performance between its two included titles. Sonic Generations runs at 60fps across PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5, with PS5 outputting at native 4K. The new Shadow Generations campaign demands more power due to updated engine tech, offering 30fps Quality and 60fps Performance modes on PS5 (using dynamic resolution scaling up to 1800p), while PS4 and PS4 Pro are restricted to 30fps. Performance mode at 60fps is the recommended choice for Shadow Generations on PS5.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PS5 runs Sonic Generations at a native 4K resolution at 60fps. Shadow Generations provides a choice between a 30fps Quality mode and a 60fps Performance mode, with Performance mode maintaining a stable 60fps target alongside dynamic resolution scaling up to 1800p with temporal anti-aliasing.
Shadow Generations - Performance Mode
PS5Uses temporal anti-aliasing (TAA) and dynamic resolution scaling topping out around 1800p.
Shadow Generations - Quality Mode
PS5Sonic Generations
PS5Clean native 4K display with recreated 4K UI and pre-rendered cutscenes.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
PS4 Pro runs Sonic Generations smoothly at 60fps. Shadow Generations is limited to 30fps due to the increased graphical demands of the updated engine.
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PS4 ProGraphics modes on PlayStation 4
PS4 achieves 60fps in Sonic Generations with occasional minor frame-time hiccups. Shadow Generations is capped at 30fps due to higher graphical fidelity.
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PS4Known issues
The game suffers from poor texture filtering across all console releases.
Sonic Generations experiences occasional small frame-time hiccups on base PS4.
Structures, terrain details, and enemies pop into view without LOD blending or dithering transitions while traversing open areas.
All 30fps capped configurations and cutscenes exhibit uneven frame delivery, producing visible judder and jerky motion.
Video analysis
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Sonic Generations run at on PS5?
On PS5, Sonic Generations offers 3 graphics modes: Shadow Generations - Performance Mode targets 60 FPS; Shadow Generations - Quality Mode targets 30 FPS; Sonic Generations targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Sonic Generations?
Sonic Generations scores 79/100 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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