Yakuza Kiwami — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Yakuza Kiwami was built for PS4 and has never received a native PS5 version, so on PS5 it runs in backwards compatibility: the same 1080p/60fps presentation, with loading times cut down considerably by the SSD. No graphics modes, no PS5 Pro patch.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Backwards-compatible PS4 build: 1080p output, 60fps target and much shorter loading on PS5 hardware.
Standard
PS5 ProUnverifiedBackwards-compatible PS4 build: 1080p output, 60fps target and much shorter loading on PS5 hardware.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Backwards-compatible PS4 build: 1080p output, 60fps target and much shorter loading on PS5 hardware.
Standard
PS5UnverifiedBackwards-compatible PS4 build: 1080p output, 60fps target and much shorter loading on PS5 hardware.
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 | 75Good | 75Good |
| 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
- 75Good
- 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
- 75Good
- 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.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties | PS5 Pro vs PC | Graphics Comparison ... 18 PS5 Single-Player Games That Are Pure Masterpieces. NextGenGamers ...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 vs Yakuza Kiwami 2 | Graphics & Details Comparison ... PS5 Pro Comparison. Open Surprise•101K views · 8:36. Go to channel ...
Currently Japan-only and available only as part of the Yakuza Kiwami remake, we've managed to get hold of a copy of the Yakuza 6 demo.
Go to channel Digital Foundry · Yakuza Like A Dragon: PS5 vs Xbox ... Yakuza Kiwami PS5 Pro [Next Gen Update] Gameplay Review. Skycaptin5 ...
In this video we are going to compare the graphics between Nintendo Switch and the PS5 as you see the color are more brighter and beautiful.
Digital Foundry•149K views · 9:32. Go to channel TOPFORM · YAKUZA KIWAMI 2 Gameplay PS5 4K HDR ... Yakuza Kiwami 2 (PS5 Pro) 4K 60FPS HDR Gameplay ...
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedYakuza Kiwami on PlayStationPlayStation Store
PlayStation release and backwards-compatibility status for this title.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Yakuza Kiwami run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Yakuza Kiwami offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
What frame rate does Yakuza Kiwami run at on PS5?
On PS5, Yakuza Kiwami offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
Is Yakuza Kiwami worth playing on PS5 Pro?
No PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 build runs unchanged on Pro.
What is the best graphics mode for Yakuza Kiwami on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Standard — Standard targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Yakuza Kiwami?
Yakuza Kiwami scores 75/100 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.
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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