Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order cover art
2019

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Performance overview

The native PS5 release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order offers a meaningful upgrade over the previous PS4 backward-compatibility version by introducing a dynamic 4K30 Quality mode alongside a dynamic 1440p60 Performance mode. Load times are reduced by 50 percent down to 16 seconds on PS5. While GPU-limited frame rate drops in cutscenes are largely eliminated in Performance mode, traversal stuttering and asset-streaming hitches remain noticeable across all platforms.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5

76
Good
Editorial summary

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS5 runs via a native app featuring a dynamic 4K30 Quality mode and dynamic 1440p60 Performance mode. Load times are drastically improved, dropping to 16 seconds. However, background streaming stutter and frame-pacing hitches persist regardless of the chosen mode.

Performance Mode

PS5
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60
Output
1440p
Internal
1080p–1440p

Targets dynamic 1440p output, scaling down close to 1080p at lowest points.

Quality Mode

PS5
Target FPS
30
Typical FPS
30
Output
4K
Internal
4K

Runs at a native 4K target with dynamic resolution drops down to around 80 percent render scale under load.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro

52
Below average
Editorial summary

PS4 Pro features an unlocked frame-rate performance mode that suffers from frame drops and asset streaming stutter.

Performance Mode

PS4 Pro
Recommended by PSFoundry — best balance of image quality and frame rate
Recommended
Target FPS
Typical FPS
Output
Internal

Known issues

Traversal and streaming stutter
moderate

Background asset streaming and traversal cause visible frame-pacing hitching and stutter throughout gameplay.

Status: ActiveType: performancePlatform: PS5
Mid-air auto-respawn infinite death loop
major

Auto-respawning in mid-air can trigger an infinite death loop.

Status: ActiveType: otherPlatform: PS5
Visual glitches
minor

Occasional visual bugs and asset anomalies occur during gameplay.

Status: ActiveType: visualPlatform: PS5
Traversal and Cutscene Streaming Hitching
moderate

Engine-level asset streaming limitations cause hitching and stutter during traversal and occasionally in cutscenes across all modes.

Status: ActiveType: performancePlatform: PS5

Video analysis

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Frequently asked

Answers built from the verified data on this page.

What frame rate does Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order run at on PS5?

On PS5, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1440p; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.

What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order?

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order scores 76/100 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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