The Elder Scrolls Online — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
The Elder Scrolls Online's next-gen client is a big step up on PlayStation 5: 4K output, a 60fps target and dramatically faster zone loading, which matters in an MMO where you are constantly moving between areas. The PS4 client stays at 1080p and 30fps with long loads. There are no graphics modes to select and no PS5 Pro-specific version.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
The next-gen client renders at 4K with a 60fps target and much faster zone loading.
Standard
PS5 ProUnverifiedThe next-gen client renders at 4K with a 60fps target and much faster zone loading.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The next-gen client renders at 4K with a 60fps target and much faster zone loading.
Standard
PS5UnverifiedThe next-gen client renders at 4K with a 60fps target and much faster zone loading.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
No PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 build runs unchanged on Pro.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 79Good | 79Good |
| Recommended mode | Standard | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- PSFoundry Score
- 79Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 79Good
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
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- UnverifiedThe Elder Scrolls Online next-gen console upgradeZeniMax Online Studios2021-06-15
PlayStation release and backwards-compatibility status for this title.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does The Elder Scrolls Online run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, The Elder Scrolls Online offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does The Elder Scrolls Online run at on PS5?
On PS5, The Elder Scrolls Online offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
Is The Elder Scrolls Online worth playing on PS5 Pro?
No PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 build runs unchanged on Pro.
What is the best graphics mode for The Elder Scrolls Online on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Standard — Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of The Elder Scrolls Online?
The Elder Scrolls Online scores 79/100 on PS5 Pro. 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.
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