Stray — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Stray delivers an impressive visual presentation across all PlayStation consoles, with world detail remaining surprisingly intact on last-gen systems. Both PS4 and PS4 Pro target a native 1080p at 30fps, though both suffer from brief hitches caused by the auto-save system when transitioning between areas. PS5 provides the definitive console experience, boosting output to 4K at 60fps with dynamic resolution scaling down to 1890p in heavy scenes. The PS5 release virtually eliminates auto-save hitching, improves depth of field, and adds DualSense controller features.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Stray targets a 4K resolution at 60fps on PS5, utilizing dynamic resolution scaling that drops no lower than 1890p in taxing moments. Frame-rate stability is excellent, and auto-save hitches present on last-generation consoles are almost entirely eliminated.
Standard Mode
PS5UnverifiedNative 4K output with dynamic resolution scaling, upgraded bokeh depth of field, and high-quality textures matching PC's top settings.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
A side-by-side comparison requires verified graphics-mode data on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. It appears here as soon as both versions are analysed.
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
The biggest upgrade from ps4 to ps5 is easily in its visuals and especially performance.
Stray (PS5) 4K 60FPS HDR Gameplay - (Full Game). FA GAMEZ · 5.4M views ; Stray - Full Gameplay No Commentary - All Chapters. VGS - Video Game ...
Strays World is immaculately presented on series X at 4K with nothing added or lost from the PS5 version.
Stray has always been a stunning game, but on the PS5 Pro? It's an entirely new level of immersion. In this video, we're showcasing how ...
Stray - Xbox Series S/X vs PS5 - All Xbox Consoles Tested! Digital Foundry · 124K views ; STRAY - The Story Explained. SuperHorrorBro · 1.9M views.
Stray PS5 vs PS4/PC: A Superb 4K 60FPS Rendition on PS5 - But What's Up With PC? Digital Foundry · 251K views ; Decoding the Secret Language of ...
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry technical analysis of Stray across PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5 platforms.Digital Foundry2022-07-21
Digital Foundry technical analysis of Stray across PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5 platforms.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Stray run at on PS5?
On PS5, Stray offers 1 graphics mode: Standard Mode targets 60 FPS at 3840x2160.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Stray?
Stray scores 77/100 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
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
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.
We publish player impressions from Reddit, ResetEra and specialist forums only when they discuss how the game actually runs. They never affect the PSFoundry Score.
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