S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
STALKER 2 arrives on PlayStation consoles in a well-optimized state following version 1.7 updates. On base PS5, Performance mode targets 60fps at an internal 1152p resolution using TSR upscaling, holding steady outside of occasional drops to the low 50s in dense city choke points. PS5 Pro enhances image quality with improved shadow resolution, global illumination, reflections, and volumetrics, delivering a noticeably cleaner motion presentation upscaled towards 4K and superior 60fps stability. Both PlayStation consoles also feature a locked 30fps Quality mode.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro provides noticeable visual refinements, including improved shadow treatment, global illumination, and volumetrics. It opts for Unreal Engine 5's TSR upscaler over PSSR, resulting in a cleaner image in motion towards 4K and tighter 60fps performance in dense areas.
Upgraded shadow resolution, global illumination, reflections, volumetrics, and cleaner TSR temporal stability approaching 4K output.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProProvides maximum visual settings and resolution at 30fps.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProUses TSR upscaling instead of PSSR, delivering output resolutions approaching 4K with improved shadow resolution and visual effects.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 offers a smooth 60fps Performance mode at an internal 1152p resolution using TSR upscaling. Frame rate stability is high, with minor dips to the low 50s limited to heavy city zones. A locked 30fps Quality mode provides a higher-fidelity alternative.
Performance Mode
PS5Internal resolution measures 1152p in performance mode, upscaled via Unreal Engine 5's TSR.
Quality Mode
PS5Offers higher base pixel resolution and graphical settings compared to 60fps mode.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro delivers an improved presentation with enhanced shadow quality, global illumination, reflections, and volumetrics. By utilizing UE5's TSR upscaler, it achieves cleaner clarity in motion near 4K output and holds 60fps better than base PS5 in demanding city choke points.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 67Fair | 69Fair |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Performance Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 67Fair
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 69Fair
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Frame rates in Performance mode drop to the low 50s in dense city-zone choke points.
Performance mode frame rate dips slightly below 60fps in heavy city-zone areas.
TSR upscaling produces inherent blurring on moving vegetation across foliage-dense biomes.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Experience the first 37 minutes of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl running on PlayStation 5 Pro in Performance Mode, captured in crisp 4K.
The PS5 version of Stalker 2 could very well be the penultimate chapter in a redemption story that remains among our favorites in modern gaming.
Developer GSC Game World has announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro in late 2025.
Stalker 2's greatest technical strengths are in its atmosphere, environmental artwork and dedication to authentic looking assets and props.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers 2 graphics modes: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 2160p.
What frame rate does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl run at on PS5?
On PS5, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro delivers an improved presentation with enhanced shadow quality, global illumination, reflections, and volumetrics. By utilizing UE5's TSR upscaler, it achieves cleaner clarity in motion near 4K output and holds 60fps better than base PS5 in demanding city choke points.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl scores 69/100 on PS5 Pro. 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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