Tom Clancy's The Division 2 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
The Division 2's next-gen patch lifts the previous 30fps frame-rate cap on PS4 Pro up to a smooth 60fps on PlayStation 5. On PS4 Pro, the game runs at a capped 30fps with full visual features including volumetric lighting, atmospheric fog, and screen-space reflections. PlayStation 5 achieves a steady 60fps using a dynamic resolution scaling between 1080p and 1890p with temporal reconstruction. However, the PS5 build currently suffers from visual regressions, omitting volumetric effects and screen-space reflections present on PS4 Pro, while also featuring slightly slower loading times than competing next-gen consoles.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 delivers a nearly locked 60fps experience in high-stress scenarios, utilizing dynamic resolution scaling up to 1890p. However, it currently suffers from noticeable visual bugs, lacking volumetric fog, atmospheric lighting, and screen-space reflections that were present on PS4 Pro.
60fps Mode
PS5UnverifiedUses temporal reconstruction. Missing volumetric lighting, atmospheric fog, smoke haze, and screen-space reflections (replaced by static cube-maps).
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
Low-resolution textures on posters, billboards, and environment assets take noticeable time to swap to high-resolution versions.
NPCs occasionally show unnatural behavior, such as floating or scaling staircases while aiming directly upward.
The PS5 build omits volumetric lighting, atmospheric fog, smoke haze, and screen-space reflections (falling back to static cube-maps), all of which are present on PS4 Pro.
PS5 loading times lag behind other next-gen machines by a few seconds when loading the same content.
The PS5 backward compatibility update fails to render fog, smoke, and lighting details properly, resulting in degraded visuals compared to PS4 Pro.
Initial load into the game takes approximately 17 seconds on PS5 SSD.
Video analysis
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedThe Division 2's next-gen update unlocks the frame rate to 60fps on PlayStation 5 with dynamic resolution up to 1890p. However, the PS5 build suffers from visual regressions, missing key engine featurDigital Foundry2021-02-09
Digital Foundry analyzes The Division 2's next-gen update on PlayStation 5, which unlocks the frame rate to 60fps at a dynamic resolution ranging from 1080p to 1890p. However, the PS5 version suffers from visual regressions compared to PS4 Pro, missing volumetric lighting and screen-space reflections.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry analysis of The Division 2 on PS4 and PS4 Pro shows excellent 30fps frame-rate stability on both systems. Base PS4 renders at a locked native 1080p, while PS4 Pro uses dynamic resolutiDigital Foundry2019-03-16
Digital Foundry analysis of The Division 2 on PS4 and PS4 Pro shows excellent 30fps frame-rate stability on both systems. Base PS4 renders at a locked native 1080p, while PS4 Pro uses dynamic resolution scaling between 1382p and 1944p alongside temporal reconstruction to output 4K.
Open source - UnverifiedThe Division 2's PS5 backward compatibility update enables smooth 60fps gameplay, but suffers from visual regressions with missing fog, smoke, and lighting effects present on PS4 Pro.Screen Rant2021-02-09
The Division 2's PS5 backward compatibility update enables smooth 60fps gameplay, but suffers from visual regressions with missing fog, smoke, and lighting effects present on PS4 Pro.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Tom Clancy's The Division 2 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 offers 1 graphics mode: 60fps Mode targets 60 FPS.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Tom Clancy's The Division 2?
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 scores 87/100 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
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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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